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 | |
|---|---|
| Alright, see you Cate. | |
| Can we continue what we were doing please? | |
| Umm, I can't remember... You had something meaty, I guess. | |
| I need them finely chopped, please! | |
| Can you open the oven door for me, please? | |
| And turn the top and the bottom grills on, please. | |
| Hi Rocco, we're okay, thanks. | |
| Can you put it on the stove, please? | |
| No, I don't need anything, thanks. | |
| We have to preheat the oven, can you turn it on, please? | |
| That's okay, can we do it first thing, please? | |
| If you don't have anything better to do, of course. | |
| I am fine, thank you. | |
| Yes, I don't like the aisle, thank you. | |
| Can I have the ad number for it, please? | |
| Hello, madam, unfortunately... | |
| You're welcome! | |
| Okay, thank you very much. | |
| Can you summarize it before you go, please? | |
| Can you clean the sink before I start washing, please? | |
