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 | |
|---|---|
| Can you look after it carefully, please? | |
| Can I have one packet of cigarettes, please? | |
| Hi Rocco, we're okay, thanks. | |
| Maybe later, that's all for now, thank you! | |
| Hm, yes, can I get £20 cashback, please? | |
| Hello sir, table for two? | |
| Yes, what about them? | |
| Hello Dick, nice to meet you. | |
| That's okay, no problem. | |
| Can you open the oven door for me, please? | |
| I will have some fish, I think. | |
| Can you stop reminding me about the 10-day situation, please!? | |
| Hello Jen, what's up? | |
| She hung up on me! F*cking idiot! | |
| Hi Laura, congratulations! | |
| Could you do me a favour and find us some, please? | |
| Yes, but can we cut them in cubes, please? | |
| Since they use my stuff we can *borrow* some of their bread, I think. | |
| Yes, some prawn crackers and some spring rolls, please. | |
| Oh come on! Can we just talk about something else, please! | |
