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 | |
|---|---|
| Can you pass me the cutting board and the knife, please? | |
| Really? It wasn't obvious, thanks for clarifying! | |
| Really? Very interesting. | |
| I'll have 20, please. | |
| I just had a bit of toast, what about you? | |
| I will have some fish, I think. | |
| Maybe later, that's all for now, thank you! | |
| Can you start from the beginning, please? | |
| Hello Dick, nice to meet you. | |
| Sure, no problem. | |
| And turn the top and the bottom grills on, please. | |
| Can we have the menu, please? | |
| See you at the station at 5. | |
| What's up guys, how is it going? | |
| I'm talking about leaving the house, of course... | |
| More or less? | |
| Cate, I'm taking my bag with me, so no need to worry. | |
| Can you look after it carefully, please? | |
| Can you still check the stock room, please? | |
| She couldn't stand seeing your ugly face anymore, I guess. | |
