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 | |
|---|---|
| Well, can you explain how you make that calculation, please? | |
| Yes, some prawn crackers and some spring rolls, please. | |
| That's wonderful, thank you very much! | |
| See you at the station at 5. | |
| Erm, kind of, but not exactly! | |
| And turn the top and the bottom grills on, please. | |
| Can you stop reminding me about the 10-day situation, please!? | |
| Oh, you mean Mike, I guess. | |
| Hello, madam, unfortunately... | |
| Can you start from the beginning, please? | |
| To be more realistic, of course! | |
| You too, byee! | |
| She couldn't stand seeing your ugly face anymore, I guess. | |
| And I need to change my clothes, of course. | |
| Alright! See you, bye. | |
| I'll have another glass of wine, please. | |
| Oh come on! Can we just talk about something else, please! | |
| Congratulations, well spotted! | |
| Okay, see you! | |
| We'll have the mussels, the calamari, some shrimp and the grilled fish, please. | |
