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 | |
|---|---|
| Can you start from the beginning, please? | |
| Can we see the bathroom first, please? | |
| Hello Diego, thanks for taking care of the bag. | |
| ...It was nice to meet you, too, thanks! | |
| We'll have the mussels, the calamari, some shrimp and the grilled fish, please. | |
| Really? It wasn't obvious, thanks for clarifying! | |
| Can you summarize it before you go, please? | |
| What about you? | |
| No, I don't need anything, thanks. | |
| And I need a ladle for the chicken stock, that's all, I suppose. | |
| Oh, you found some, thank you very much! | |
| That's okay for now, thank you. | |
| And it's totally burnt now, gross! | |
| Can you open the oven door for me, please? | |
| Thank you, have a nice day! | |
| Nice to meet you Cate, see you later! | |
| Hello, Joseph, nice to meet you. | |
| Hm, yes, can I get £20 cashback, please? | |
| What about this one behind Iceland? | |
| Diego! You little b*stard. | |
