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 | |
|---|---|
| Diego, can you tell me what she said last night, please? | |
| ...Oh yes, I want to talk to my mum, I mean Mrs. Jones, please! | |
| See you later, Nick. | |
| Maybe later, that's all for now, thank you! | |
| Really? It wasn't obvious, thanks for clarifying! | |
| Okay, why not, if you want. | |
| That's okay, can we do it first thing, please? | |
| Good night, see you later. | |
| Diego! You little b*stard. | |
| Oh, hang on, what about the room upstairs, in your house? | |
| She hung up on me! F*cking idiot! | |
| I don't know what to say, really... | |
| Umm... That's right, how did I forget that? How stupid I am... | |
| We have to preheat the oven, can you turn it on, please? | |
| Can you make it bigger, please? | |
| Hello, can we order our meals, please? | |
| Okay Toby, my loudmouth friend, sorry to say... | |
| Can you put it on the stove, please? | |
| Thank you, madam, see you then! | |
| Finally, you've got your precious rice, congratulations! | |
