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 | |
|---|---|
| ...It was nice to meet you, too, thanks! | |
| What about you, Mike? | |
| Oh, you mean Mike, I guess. | |
| Dude, picking up sh*t requires another tenner, see ya! | |
| Can you summarize it before you go, please? | |
| Can I have the ad number for it, please? | |
| No, I don't need anything, thanks. | |
| And turn the top and the bottom grills on, please. | |
| Cate, I'm taking my bag with me, so no need to worry. | |
| And I need to change my clothes, of course. | |
| Hello Diego, thanks for taking care of the bag. | |
| Can you look after it carefully, please? | |
| Can we see the kitchen first, please? | |
| We have to preheat the oven, can you turn it on, please? | |
| Can we have our drinks before the meal please? | |
| I guess the bottle is clean, but can you wash the glass, please? | |
| Hi Rocco, we're okay, thanks. | |
| And I need a ladle for the chicken stock, that's all, I suppose. | |
| That's perfect! I appreciate it, thank you so much! | |
| I see, what about a tenner then? | |
