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 | |
|---|---|
| Finally, you've got your precious rice, congratulations! | |
| Hello, can we order our meals, please? | |
| I don't think I would leave my cat to get a room, thank you! | |
| Really? Very interesting. | |
| Can we have our drinks before the meal please? | |
| Yeah, that's better I suppose, thanks. | |
| Yes, but can we cut them in cubes, please? | |
| Diego! You little b*stard. | |
| Oh, you mean Mike, I guess. | |
| I will have some fish, I think. | |
| Cate with a C not a K, can you check it again, please? | |
| Well, can you explain how you make that calculation, please? | |
| Okay, thank you very much. | |
| I like Artificial Intelligence, what about you? | |
| And it's totally burnt now, gross! | |
| Can you clean the sink before I start washing, please? | |
| Can you peel some potatoes for me? Please?! | |
| Well done, very clever! | |
| Yes, Cate speaking. | |
| Better late than never! | |
