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 | |
|---|---|
| Yes, Cate speaking. | |
| You act like a child sometimes, I have to say! | |
| Stay on the line, please... | |
| I'll have a glass of white wine, too, please. | |
| No, just a regular one, 4 or 5 pounds, I guess. | |
| We have to preheat the oven, can you turn it on, please? | |
| Really? Very interesting. | |
| Can you put it on the stove, please? | |
| I see, what about a tenner then? | |
| That would be nice, thank you. | |
| Erm, kind of, but not exactly! | |
| Can you make it bigger, please? | |
| Umm, I can't remember... You had something meaty, I guess. | |
| Can you pass me the wine from the fridge, please? | |
| Thanks for letting me know, bye! | |
| Okay Toby, my loudmouth friend, sorry to say... | |
| Okay, see you! | |
| Sounds nice, can you show us the room, please? | |
| Thank you, madam, see you then! | |
| Can you peel some potatoes for me? Please?! | |
