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 | |
|---|---|
| You are being very generous dear, thanks, what about this... | |
| We have to preheat the oven, can you turn it on, please? | |
| That's okay for now, thank you. | |
| Thanks for letting me know, bye! | |
| Diego, can you tell me what she said last night, please? | |
| Yes, Cate speaking. | |
| I need them finely chopped, please! | |
| Hello Diego, thanks for taking care of the bag. | |
| Can you pass me the cutting board and the knife, please? | |
| No, just a regular one, 4 or 5 pounds, I guess. | |
| Can we have the menu, please? | |
| Then I missed my appointment at 11:00, of course. | |
| Can I have a look at it, please? | |
| Hi Laura, congratulations! | |
| I don't think I would leave my cat to get a room, thank you! | |
| I like Artificial Intelligence, what about you? | |
| Can you clean the sink before I start washing, please? | |
| Yes, I don't like the aisle, thank you. | |
| I don't know, maybe, I suppose so. | |
| I don't know what to say, really... | |
