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 | |
|---|---|
| And I need to change my clothes, of course. | |
| Well, can you explain how you make that calculation, please? | |
| Umm, I can't remember... You had something meaty, I guess. | |
| Can you stop reminding me about the 10-day situation, please!? | |
| It seems we have to, in any case... | |
| I will have some fish, I think. | |
| That would be nice, thank you. | |
| Excuse me, but what about the complaining about Pogo part? | |
| Thank you, have a nice day! | |
| She couldn't stand seeing your ugly face anymore, I guess. | |
| That's wonderful, thank you very much! | |
| Hello, can we order our meals, please? | |
| We have to preheat the oven, can you turn it on, please? | |
| I just need your name and mobile number, please. | |
| Okay, I'm waiting for you, see you then. | |
| Okay Toby, my loudmouth friend, sorry to say... | |
| Can you stop bothering me, please? | |
| Then I missed my appointment at 11:00, of course. | |
| Diego, can you tell me what she said last night, please? | |
| Can you make it bigger, please? | |
