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? | |
| You are being very generous dear, thanks, what about this... | |
| What's her name, by the way? | |
| Yes, what about them? | |
| You act like a child sometimes, I have to say! | |
| Could you chop some onions for me? Please?! | |
| Yes, but can we cut them in cubes, please? | |
| Or can you clean this one, please? | |
| Can you open the oven door for me, please? | |
| See you later, Nick. | |
| Sorry Cate! Nice to meet you. | |
| To be more realistic, of course! | |
| Yes, some prawn crackers and some spring rolls, please. | |
| Umm, my first choice would be Camden Lock, I guess. | |
| Can you put it on the stove, please? | |
| Can we continue what we were doing please? | |
| What about this one behind Iceland? | |
| No, I'm okay, thanks. | |
| Can you summarize it before you go, please? | |
| Alright, see you Cate. | |
