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, you found some, thank you very much! | |
| Yes, Cate speaking. | |
| Finally, you've got your precious rice, congratulations! | |
| I'm Cate, nice to meet you, Mike. | |
| Stay on the line, please... | |
| Hello, can we order our meals, please? | |
| I don't know, maybe, I suppose so. | |
| That's okay for now, thank you. | |
| I need them finely chopped, please! | |
| We have to preheat the oven, can you turn it on, please? | |
| Can you stop reminding me about the 10-day situation, please!? | |
| Yes, I don't like the aisle, thank you. | |
| Sounds nice, can you show us the room, please? | |
| Hi Laura, congratulations! | |
| Okay, thank you very much. | |
| I don't think I would leave my cat to get a room, thank you! | |
| Can you give me some information about the other tenants, please? | |
| No, I don't need anything, thanks. | |
| Okay Toby, my loudmouth friend, sorry to say... | |
| Can you clean the sink before I start washing, please? | |
