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 | |
|---|---|
| Or can you clean this one, please? | |
| Can you open the oven door for me, please? | |
| What about you? | |
| He is made of wood, I believe. | |
| What about you, Mike? | |
| That's okay, can we do it first thing, please? | |
| Good night, see you later. | |
| Well, can you explain how you make that calculation, please? | |
| Yes, some prawn crackers and some spring rolls, please. | |
| See you at the station at 5. | |
| It might help you to relax a bit, I hope... | |
| Can you stop bothering me, please? | |
| That's okay for now, thank you. | |
| Hello sir, table for two? | |
| Yes, somewhere comfortable, please. | |
| Hi Rocco, we're okay, thanks. | |
| Could you do me a favour and find us some, please? | |
| They are a f*cking bunch of unprofessional idiots, unbelievable! | |
| Alright, see you Cate. | |
| You're welcome! | |
