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 | |
|---|---|
| ...Oh yes, I want to talk to my mum, I mean Mrs. Jones, please! | |
| Can I have a look at it, please? | |
| Hello, can we order our meals, please? | |
| So a bottle would be better, please. | |
| Can you make it bigger, please? | |
| Oh, hang on, what about the room upstairs, in your house? | |
| And I need a ladle for the chicken stock, that's all, I suppose. | |
| Hello, madam, unfortunately... | |
| I don't know what to say, really... | |
| She hung up on me! F*cking idiot! | |
| Umm... That's right, how did I forget that? How stupid I am... | |
| Could you chop some onions for me? Please?! | |
| Finally, you've got your precious rice, congratulations! | |
| Alright, see you Cate. | |
| Good luck for tomorrow, see you. | |
| He is made of wood, I believe. | |
| Dear, can you help me walk down the stairs, please? | |
| Or can you clean this one, please? | |
| Sorry Cate! Nice to meet you. | |
| Yes, but can we cut them in cubes, please? | |
