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 | |
|---|---|
| Well, can you explain how you make that calculation, please? | |
| Okay, thank you very much. | |
| Can you open the oven door for me, please? | |
| I'll have a glass of white wine, too, please. | |
| Can you pass me the wine from the fridge, please? | |
| That's okay, no problem. | |
| That's okay, can we do it first thing, please? | |
| I see, what about a tenner then? | |
| Erm, kind of, but not exactly! | |
| And I need a ladle for the chicken stock, that's all, I suppose. | |
| I'll have 20, please. | |
| Can you put it on the stove, please? | |
| Yes, but can we cut them in cubes, please? | |
| Hi Rocco, we're okay, thanks. | |
| Can you give me some information about the other tenants, please? | |
| Yeah, that's better I suppose, thanks. | |
| You too, byee! | |
| An entire house!? Way more than we pay now, for sure. | |
| I like Artificial Intelligence, what about you? | |
| Stay on the line, please... | |
