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 | |
|---|---|
| That's perfect! I appreciate it, thank you so much! | |
| See you later, Nick. | |
| I need them finely chopped, please! | |
| Thank you, madam, see you then! | |
| She couldn't stand seeing your ugly face anymore, I guess. | |
| Finally, you've got your precious rice, congratulations! | |
| What about the prices? | |
| I just had a bit of toast, what about you? | |
| I'll have another glass of wine, please. | |
| So a bottle would be better, please. | |
| More or less? | |
| No, just a regular one, 4 or 5 pounds, I guess. | |
| He looks a bit scared, because he can smell Bear, I think. | |
| Diego, can you tell me what she said last night, please? | |
| Okay, thank you very much. | |
| Well, can you explain how you make that calculation, please? | |
| And turn the top and the bottom grills on, please. | |
| She hung up on me! F*cking idiot! | |
| Hi Laura, congratulations! | |
| Oh come on! Can we just talk about something else, please! | |
