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 | |
|---|---|
| Can you leave me alone, please! | |
| Alright, see you Cate. | |
| Really? It wasn't obvious, thanks for clarifying! | |
| We'll have the mussels, the calamari, some shrimp and the grilled fish, please. | |
| Yes, but can we cut them in cubes, please? | |
| Can you open the oven door for me, please? | |
| Can you stop bothering me, please? | |
| I'll have another glass of wine, please. | |
| Can you start from the beginning, please? | |
| Or can you clean this one, please? | |
| What's her name, by the way? | |
| I was sleeping before you woke me up, what's up? | |
| I'm talking about leaving the house, of course... | |
| She hung up on me! F*cking idiot! | |
| That's okay, no problem. | |
| Sorry Cate! Nice to meet you. | |
| Since they use my stuff we can *borrow* some of their bread, I think. | |
| And I need a ladle for the chicken stock, that's all, I suppose. | |
| What about this one behind Iceland? | |
| Excuse me, but what about the complaining about Pogo part? | |
