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 | |
|---|---|
| You're welcome! | |
| Hi Laura, congratulations! | |
| I need them finely chopped, please! | |
| Yes, somewhere comfortable, please. | |
| Finally, you've got your precious rice, congratulations! | |
| Oh, you found some, thank you very much! | |
| More or less? | |
| Well done, very clever! | |
| No, just a regular one, 4 or 5 pounds, I guess. | |
| Okay, thank you very much. | |
| Excuse me, but what about the complaining about Pogo part? | |
| They are a f*cking bunch of unprofessional idiots, unbelievable! | |
| We'll have a bottle of chardonnay and a bottle of sauvignon blanc, thanks Mike. | |
| I'm able to do both at the same time, dear, no worries! | |
| I don't know what to say, really... | |
| Or can you clean this one, please? | |
| It might help you to relax a bit, I hope... | |
| So a bottle would be better, please. | |
| That's perfect! I appreciate it, thank you so much! | |
| Can you put it on the stove, please? | |
