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 start from the beginning, please? | |
| That would be nice, see you tomorrow then. | |
| Okay Toby, my loudmouth friend, sorry to say... | |
| Can I have a look at it, please? | |
| Can you open the oven door for me, please? | |
| Can you stop reminding me about the 10-day situation, please!? | |
| Alright, if you say so! | |
| They are a f*cking bunch of unprofessional idiots, unbelievable! | |
| Thank you, madam, see you then! | |
| Oh, you found some, thank you very much! | |
| Can we have the menu, please? | |
| Alright, see you then. | |
| She hung up on me! F*cking idiot! | |
| Sure, no problem. | |
| Can you peel some potatoes for me? Please?! | |
| We'll have the mussels, the calamari, some shrimp and the grilled fish, please. | |
| I am okay, thanks. | |
| I'm Cate, nice to meet you, Mike. | |
| Hello sir, table for two? | |
| Thanks for your kind wishes. | |
