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 | |
|---|---|
| Better late than never! | |
| No, I don't need anything, thanks. | |
| Can you open the oven door for me, please? | |
| Yes, can I have a glass of chardonnay, please? | |
| Thanks for letting me know, bye! | |
| Can you still check the stock room, please? | |
| Nice to meet you Cate, see you later! | |
| We have to preheat the oven, can you turn it on, please? | |
| Can I take your name and mobile number, please? | |
| Diego! You little b*stard. | |
| Alright! See you, bye. | |
| Nice to meet you, Toby! | |
| I need them finely chopped, please! | |
| What's her name, by the way? | |
| Okay, thank you very much. | |
| Can you stop reminding me about the 10-day situation, please!? | |
| ...It was nice to meet you, too, thanks! | |
| I see, what about a tenner then? | |
| That's okay, can we do it first thing, please? | |
| Well, can you explain how you make that calculation, please? | |
