English (UK)
An expression is a word or group of words used in a particular situation or by particular people.
In English an expression doesn't always have a particular grammar structure but is commonly used in spoken English.
Examples :
| Expression example sentences | |
|---|---|
| Finally, you've got your precious rice, congratulations! | |
| Hello, can we order our meals, please? | |
| We have to preheat the oven, can you turn it on, please? | |
| Dear, can you help me walk down the stairs, please? | |
| Can we see the kitchen first, please? | |
| Can you stop reminding me about the 10-day situation, please!? | |
| Hello Dick, nice to meet you. | |
| Sorry Cate! Nice to meet you. | |
| Stay on the line, please... | |
| Hi Rocco, we're okay, thanks. | |
| Alright, see you soon. | |
| So a bottle would be better, please. | |
| Yes, what about them? | |
| Hello Jen, what's up? | |
| I don't know what to say, really... | |
| Yeah, I was wondering if his willy was sticking in or out, thanks! | |
| Erm, kind of, but not exactly! | |
| We'll have the mussels, the calamari, some shrimp and the grilled fish, please. | |
| If you don't have anything better to do, of course. | |
| ...It was nice to meet you, too, thanks! | |
