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 | |
|---|---|
| Thanks for letting me know, bye! | |
| He looks a bit scared, because he can smell Bear, I think. | |
| No, I don't need anything, thanks. | |
| Can you stop bothering me, please? | |
| And turn the top and the bottom grills on, please. | |
| Erm, kind of, but not exactly! | |
| We have to preheat the oven, can you turn it on, please? | |
| Can you open the oven door for me, please? | |
| I don't think I would leave my cat to get a room, thank you! | |
| And I need a ladle for the chicken stock, that's all, I suppose. | |
| Yes, but can we cut them in cubes, please? | |
| We'll have a bottle of chardonnay and a bottle of sauvignon blanc, thanks Mike. | |
| I was sleeping before you woke me up, what's up? | |
| Can you still check the stock room, please? | |
| I'll have 20, please. | |
| Could you do me a favour and find us some, please? | |
| Yes, Cate speaking. | |
| Umm... That's right, how did I forget that? How stupid I am... | |
| Sure, no problem. | |
| Hello, madam, unfortunately... | |
