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! | |
| Can I have the ad number for it, please? | |
| Oh, hang on, what about the room upstairs, in your house? | |
| You're welcome! | |
| Okay, why not, if you want. | |
| And turn the top and the bottom grills on, please. | |
| I was sleeping before you woke me up, what's up? | |
| Thank you, madam, see you then! | |
| Can you clean the sink before I start washing, please? | |
| Really? Thank you so much! | |
| Alright, see you Cate. | |
| What's her name, by the way? | |
| See you at the station at 5. | |
| Can you still check the stock room, please? | |
| Or can you clean this one, please? | |
| Okay, thank you very much. | |
| Can you start from the beginning, please? | |
| Can we see the kitchen first, please? | |
| Umm... That's right, how did I forget that? How stupid I am... | |
| Okay Toby, my loudmouth friend, sorry to say... | |
