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 | |
|---|---|
| Oh come on! Can we just talk about something else, please! | |
| Yes, but can we cut them in cubes, please? | |
| Hello Jen, what's up? | |
| See you at the station at 5. | |
| I'm able to do both at the same time, dear, no worries! | |
| That's okay for now, thank you. | |
| Alright, see you Cate. | |
| Can you start from the beginning, please? | |
| I guess the bottle is clean, but can you wash the glass, please? | |
| Excuse me, but what about the complaining about Pogo part? | |
| That would be nice, thank you. | |
| Is there any chance of getting a table, please? | |
| Thank you, madam, see you then! | |
| Can you put it on the stove, please? | |
| That's wonderful, thank you very much! | |
| Or can you clean this one, please? | |
| Oh, hang on, what about the room upstairs, in your house? | |
| Yeah, that's better I suppose, thanks. | |
| Stay on the line, please... | |
| Good night, see you later. | |
