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 | |
|---|---|
| Oh, you found some, thank you very much! | |
| Can you open the oven door for me, please? | |
| Can we have our drinks before the meal please? | |
| Can we see the bathroom first, please? | |
| Yes, Cate speaking. | |
| Nice to meet you, Toby! | |
| What about the prices? | |
| Can you give me some information about the other tenants, please? | |
| ...It was nice to meet you, too, thanks! | |
| Hello, madam, unfortunately... | |
| That would be the worst, I guess. | |
| I just had a bit of toast, what about you? | |
| So a bottle would be better, please. | |
| Hello, can we order our meals, please? | |
| I need them finely chopped, please! | |
| She hung up on me! F*cking idiot! | |
| Dude, picking up sh*t requires another tenner, see ya! | |
| They are a f*cking bunch of unprofessional idiots, unbelievable! | |
| Can you clean the sink before I start washing, please? | |
| I will have some fish, I think. | |
