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 am okay, thanks. | |
| Umm, I can't remember... You had something meaty, I guess. | |
| Hi Laura, congratulations! | |
| That's okay, can we do it first thing, please? | |
| Yes, but can we cut them in cubes, please? | |
| Oh, you found some, thank you very much! | |
| Can you pass me the cutting board and the knife, please? | |
| Can you make it bigger, please? | |
| What about you? | |
| Can you put it on the stove, please? | |
| Cate with a C not a K, can you check it again, please? | |
| See you later, Nick. | |
| Maybe, sorry about that. | |
| Alright, see you soon. | |
| Then I missed my appointment at 11:00, of course. | |
| Yes, can I have a glass of chardonnay, please? | |
| She hung up on me! F*cking idiot! | |
| Diego, can you tell me what she said last night, please? | |
| Can you clean the sink before I start washing, please? | |
| Hello Diego, thanks for taking care of the bag. | |
