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 | |
|---|---|
| Could you chop some onions for me? Please?! | |
| Can you peel some potatoes for me? Please?! | |
| You are being very generous dear, thanks, what about this... | |
| Oh, hang on, what about the room upstairs, in your house? | |
| Cate with a C not a K, can you check it again, please? | |
| Can we see the bathroom first, please? | |
| I need them finely chopped, please! | |
| You too, byee! | |
| Yes, can I have a glass of chardonnay, please? | |
| I'm able to do both at the same time, dear, no worries! | |
| I don't know what to say, really... | |
| Can you leave me alone, please! | |
| Hi Rocco, we're okay, thanks. | |
| Umm, my first choice would be Camden Lock, I guess. | |
| Hello sir, table for two? | |
| Can I have the ad number for it, please? | |
| I don't know, maybe, I suppose so. | |
| It seems we have to, in any case... | |
| An entire house!? Way more than we pay now, for sure. | |
| And I need a ladle for the chicken stock, that's all, I suppose. | |
