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? | |
| See you later, Nick. | |
| Since they use my stuff we can *borrow* some of their bread, I think. | |
| Okay, see you! | |
| I need them finely chopped, please! | |
| Diego! You little b*stard. | |
| Can I have the ad number for it, please? | |
| Dude, picking up sh*t requires another tenner, see ya! | |
| You too, byee! | |
| We'll have the mussels, the calamari, some shrimp and the grilled fish, please. | |
| See you at the station at 5. | |
| What about the prices? | |
| Can we have the menu, please? | |
| Can I have a look at it, please? | |
| Alright, see you then. | |
| I'll have a glass of white wine, too, please. | |
| I'm talking about leaving the house, of course... | |
| Alright, if you say so! | |
| Can I have one packet of cigarettes, please? | |
| It might help you to relax a bit, I hope... | |
