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 | |
|---|---|
| She couldn't stand seeing your ugly face anymore, I guess. | |
| Hello Jen, what's up? | |
| That would be the worst, I guess. | |
| Can you open the oven door for me, please? | |
| Can you look after it carefully, please? | |
| Well, can you explain how you make that calculation, please? | |
| Could you chop some onions for me? Please?! | |
| Congratulations, well spotted! | |
| Yes, what about them? | |
| I'm able to do both at the same time, dear, no worries! | |
| Sorry Cate! Nice to meet you. | |
| Hi Rocco, we're okay, thanks. | |
| Can we see the bathroom first, please? | |
| Dude, picking up sh*t requires another tenner, see ya! | |
| No, I don't need anything, thanks. | |
| Yes, but can we cut them in cubes, please? | |
| I see, what about a tenner then? | |
| Can we have the menu, please? | |
| Hello, madam, unfortunately... | |
| Really? Thank you so much! | |
