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 | |
|---|---|
| Diego, can you tell me what she said last night, please? | |
| Alright, see you Cate. | |
| Can we have our drinks before the meal please? | |
| I will have some fish, I think. | |
| Can you open the oven door for me, please? | |
| Can we see the kitchen first, please? | |
| Alright! See you, bye. | |
| They are a f*cking bunch of unprofessional idiots, unbelievable! | |
| Nice to meet you Cate, see you later! | |
| What about this one behind Iceland? | |
| Really? It wasn't obvious, thanks for clarifying! | |
| Can we see the bathroom first, please? | |
| Alright, if you say so! | |
| Okay, thank you very much. | |
| ...It was nice to meet you, too, thanks! | |
| I'll have a glass of white wine, too, please. | |
| Can you peel some potatoes for me? Please?! | |
| Since they use my stuff we can *borrow* some of their bread, I think. | |
| Hello Jen, what's up? | |
| Can I have the ad number for it, please? | |
