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 | |
|---|---|
| I just had a bit of toast, what about you? | |
| See you later, Nick. | |
| I see, what about a tenner then? | |
| Alright, see you then. | |
| Diego! You little b*stard. | |
| Hello, Joseph, nice to meet you. | |
| Yeah, that's better I suppose, thanks. | |
| Hello Dick, nice to meet you. | |
| Can you peel some potatoes for me? Please?! | |
| Or can you clean this one, please? | |
| Can we have our drinks before the meal please? | |
| Alright, see you Cate. | |
| Can we see the kitchen first, please? | |
| We have to preheat the oven, can you turn it on, please? | |
| Hello, I'd like to book a table for two for tonight, please. | |
| Hello Diego, thanks for taking care of the bag. | |
| It seems we have to, in any case... | |
| Well, can you explain how you make that calculation, please? | |
| Hello, madam, unfortunately... | |
| What about this one behind Iceland? | |
