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 | |
|---|---|
| And I need to change my clothes, of course. | |
| What's her name, by the way? | |
| Can you pass me the cutting board and the knife, please? | |
| It seems we have to, in any case... | |
| Yes, Cate speaking. | |
| What's up guys, how is it going? | |
| What about this one behind Iceland? | |
| Is there any chance of getting a table, please? | |
| Okay, why not, if you want. | |
| What about you? | |
| Stay on the line, please... | |
| Thank you, have a nice day! | |
| Can you put it on the stove, please? | |
| Can we continue what we were doing please? | |
| That's wonderful, thank you very much! | |
| I need them finely chopped, please! | |
| Erm, kind of, but not exactly! | |
| Really? Thank you so much! | |
| ...Oh yes, I want to talk to my mum, I mean Mrs. Jones, please! | |
| We have to preheat the oven, can you turn it on, please? | |
