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 | |
|---|---|
| Hello Dick, nice to meet you. | |
| Can we continue what we were doing please? | |
| She hung up on me! F*cking idiot! | |
| What's up guys, how is it going? | |
| I don't know what to say, really... | |
| Thank you, have a nice day! | |
| Cate, I'm taking my bag with me, so no need to worry. | |
| Can I have the ad number for it, please? | |
| That's okay, can we do it first thing, please? | |
| Can you start from the beginning, please? | |
| Umm... That's right, how did I forget that? How stupid I am... | |
| That's wonderful, thank you very much! | |
| Can I have a look at it, please? | |
| And turn the top and the bottom grills on, please. | |
| Could you chop some onions for me? Please?! | |
| Sounds nice, can you show us the room, please? | |
| Can you open the oven door for me, please? | |
| Really? It wasn't obvious, thanks for clarifying! | |
| Sure, no problem. | |
| It seems we have to, in any case... | |
