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 am okay, thanks. | |
| Can you stop bothering me, please? | |
| Yes, can I have a glass of chardonnay, please? | |
| Then I missed my appointment at 11:00, of course. | |
| I don't know, maybe, I suppose so. | |
| Yes, some prawn crackers and some spring rolls, please. | |
| What about you, Mike? | |
| Can you pass me the cutting board and the knife, please? | |
| That would be nice, see you tomorrow then. | |
| I'll have a glass of white wine, too, please. | |
| I need them finely chopped, please! | |
| Hello, can we order our meals, please? | |
| I've found 2 viewable houses, what about you? | |
| I was sleeping before you woke me up, what's up? | |
| You act like a child sometimes, I have to say! | |
| ...Oh yes, I want to talk to my mum, I mean Mrs. Jones, please! | |
| Can you clean the sink before I start washing, please? | |
| Could you do me a favour and find us some, please? | |
| Can I have a look at it, please? | |
| What's up guys, how is it going? | |
