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 | |
|---|---|
| What about you, Mike? | |
| Can you pass me the cutting board and the knife, please? | |
| Can you leave me alone, please! | |
| Well done, very clever! | |
| He looks a bit scared, because he can smell Bear, I think. | |
| Really? Very interesting. | |
| Sure, no problem. | |
| And it's totally burnt now, gross! | |
| I am okay, thanks. | |
| Can I have a look at it, please? | |
| Well, can you explain how you make that calculation, please? | |
| Thanks for your kind wishes. | |
| Finally, you've got your precious rice, congratulations! | |
| Thanks for letting me know, bye! | |
| That's okay, no problem. | |
| Yeah, I was wondering if his willy was sticking in or out, thanks! | |
| We have to preheat the oven, can you turn it on, please? | |
| What about you? | |
| I'm able to do both at the same time, dear, no worries! | |
| Cate with a C not a K, can you check it again, please? | |
