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 | |
|---|---|
| And turn the top and the bottom grills on, please. | |
| Hi Laura, congratulations! | |
| Well, can you explain how you make that calculation, please? | |
| Really? Thank you so much! | |
| Can I have a look at it, please? | |
| ...Oh yes, I want to talk to my mum, I mean Mrs. Jones, please! | |
| I don't think I would leave my cat to get a room, thank you! | |
| Yes, can I have a glass of chardonnay, please? | |
| I see, what about a tenner then? | |
| Hello, Joseph, nice to meet you. | |
| And it's totally burnt now, gross! | |
| Or can you clean this one, please? | |
| What about the prices? | |
| I need them finely chopped, please! | |
| Oh, you found some, thank you very much! | |
| Can you put it on the stove, please? | |
| Can you start from the beginning, please? | |
| I've found 2 viewable houses, what about you? | |
| Excuse me, but what about the complaining about Pogo part? | |
| Good night, see you later. | |
