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 | |
|---|---|
| Can we continue what we were doing please? | |
| Okay, I'm waiting for you, see you then. | |
| Can you start from the beginning, please? | |
| You act like a child sometimes, I have to say! | |
| Really? It wasn't obvious, thanks for clarifying! | |
| We have to preheat the oven, can you turn it on, please? | |
| Alright! See you, bye. | |
| I'm able to do both at the same time, dear, no worries! | |
| She hung up on me! F*cking idiot! | |
| Alright, see you then. | |
| Can we see the kitchen first, please? | |
| Really? Very interesting. | |
| Hello Jen, what's up? | |
| Thank you, madam, see you then! | |
| I don't know what to say, really... | |
| Hi Rocco, we're okay, thanks. | |
| We'll have a bottle of chardonnay and a bottle of sauvignon blanc, thanks Mike. | |
| Alright, see you soon. | |
| Can you leave me alone, please! | |
| Dear, can you let him finish, please!? | |
