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 | |
|---|---|
| We have to preheat the oven, can you turn it on, please? | |
| No, I'm okay, thanks. | |
| Hello Diego, thanks for taking care of the bag. | |
| Really? It wasn't obvious, thanks for clarifying! | |
| You too, byee! | |
| Erm, kind of, but not exactly! | |
| Hello, I'd like to book a table for two for tonight, please. | |
| She hung up on me! F*cking idiot! | |
| Can we have the menu, please? | |
| Well done, very clever! | |
| ...It was nice to meet you, too, thanks! | |
| You act like a child sometimes, I have to say! | |
| Could you do me a favour and find us some, please? | |
| I don't think I would leave my cat to get a room, thank you! | |
| Can you get me 3 small beers, please? | |
| He is made of wood, I believe. | |
| Okay, thank you very much. | |
| I'll have another glass of wine, please. | |
| Really? Thank you so much! | |
| Can you look after it carefully, please? | |
