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 | |
|---|---|
| Thank you, have a nice day! | |
| You too, byee! | |
| We have to preheat the oven, can you turn it on, please? | |
| Can you put it on the stove, please? | |
| Okay, thank you very much. | |
| Hello Dick, nice to meet you. | |
| Alright, if you say so! | |
| What about this one behind Iceland? | |
| Is there any chance of getting a table, please? | |
| That's okay for now, thank you. | |
| Can I have the ad number for it, please? | |
| Can you start from the beginning, please? | |
| I don't think I would leave my cat to get a room, thank you! | |
| Yes, I don't like the aisle, thank you. | |
| Can you summarize it before you go, please? | |
| Yes, Cate speaking. | |
| Yeah, that's better I suppose, thanks. | |
| To be more realistic, of course! | |
| I need them finely chopped, please! | |
| Can I have a look at it, please? | |
