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 | |
|---|---|
| Hm, yes, can I get £20 cashback, please? | |
| Since they use my stuff we can *borrow* some of their bread, I think. | |
| Alright, see you soon. | |
| Can we continue what we were doing please? | |
| Maybe, sorry about that. | |
| Can you put it on the stove, please? | |
| Can you make it bigger, please? | |
| Hi Laura, congratulations! | |
| Can you open the oven door for me, please? | |
| Hello, Joseph, nice to meet you. | |
| Thank you, madam, see you then! | |
| And it's totally burnt now, gross! | |
| Okay, I'm waiting for you, see you then. | |
| That's okay for now, thank you. | |
| Sure, no problem. | |
| Hello sir, table for two? | |
| Is there any chance of getting a table, please? | |
| Nice to meet you, Toby! | |
| I'm talking about leaving the house, of course... | |
| More or less? | |
