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 turn the top and the bottom grills on, please. | |
| Hm, yes, can I get £20 cashback, please? | |
| What about the prices? | |
| Umm, I can't remember... You had something meaty, I guess. | |
| I don't think I would leave my cat to get a room, thank you! | |
| Erm, kind of, but not exactly! | |
| Can you put it on the stove, please? | |
| It seems we have to, in any case... | |
| Yeah, that's better I suppose, thanks. | |
| We'll have the mussels, the calamari, some shrimp and the grilled fish, please. | |
| Alright, if you say so! | |
| I'm Cate, nice to meet you, Mike. | |
| Excuse me, but what about the complaining about Pogo part? | |
| Dear, can you let him finish, please!? | |
| I'll have 20, please. | |
| Can you open the oven door for me, please? | |
| That's okay for now, thank you. | |
| Really? Very interesting. | |
| Really? Thank you so much! | |
| Hello, can we order our meals, please? | |
