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 | |
|---|---|
| That's perfect! I appreciate it, thank you so much! | |
| Alright! See you, bye. | |
| Then I missed my appointment at 11:00, of course. | |
| Can I have the ad number for it, please? | |
| Can I have one packet of cigarettes, please? | |
| And I need to change my clothes, of course. | |
| It might help you to relax a bit, I hope... | |
| Hello, Joseph, nice to meet you. | |
| Can you clean the sink before I start washing, please? | |
| Stay on the line, please... | |
| No, I'm okay, thanks. | |
| I just had a bit of toast, what about you? | |
| Yes, some prawn crackers and some spring rolls, please. | |
| And I need a ladle for the chicken stock, that's all, I suppose. | |
| Cate with a C not a K, can you check it again, please? | |
| I like Artificial Intelligence, what about you? | |
| So a bottle would be better, please. | |
| She hung up on me! F*cking idiot! | |
| We have to preheat the oven, can you turn it on, please? | |
| To be more realistic, of course! | |
