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 | |
|---|---|
| I will have some fish, I think. | |
| Nice to meet you, Toby! | |
| Hm, yes, can I get £20 cashback, please? | |
| Excuse me, but what about the complaining about Pogo part? | |
| I need them finely chopped, please! | |
| Well, can you explain how you make that calculation, please? | |
| Alright, see you then. | |
| Thank you, madam, see you then! | |
| Hello, can we order our meals, please? | |
| Or can you clean this one, please? | |
| Alright, see you soon. | |
| Can you make it bigger, please? | |
| I am okay, thanks. | |
| Hi Rocco, we're okay, thanks. | |
| Could you do me a favour and find us some, please? | |
| To be more realistic, of course! | |
| I really have to go now, see you there, kisses... | |
| Can you get me 3 small beers, please? | |
| I'm able to do both at the same time, dear, no worries! | |
| Can you look after it carefully, please? | |
