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 | |
|---|---|
| What about the prices? | |
| Hello, can we order our meals, please? | |
| I'll have 20, please. | |
| An entire house!? Way more than we pay now, for sure. | |
| ...Oh yes, I want to talk to my mum, I mean Mrs. Jones, please! | |
| Can you start from the beginning, please? | |
| I don't think I would leave my cat to get a room, thank you! | |
| Okay, why not, if you want. | |
| Finally, you've got your precious rice, congratulations! | |
| And I need to change my clothes, of course. | |
| Hi Rocco, we're okay, thanks. | |
| No, just a regular one, 4 or 5 pounds, I guess. | |
| Yes, Cate speaking. | |
| Well, can you explain how you make that calculation, please? | |
| Really? Thank you so much! | |
| Oh come on! Can we just talk about something else, please! | |
| Could you chop some onions for me? Please?! | |
| Excuse me, but what about the complaining about Pogo part? | |
| To be more realistic, of course! | |
| It seems we have to, in any case... | |
