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 | |
|---|---|
| So a bottle would be better, please. | |
| What about you? | |
| That would be the worst, I guess. | |
| Dear, can you let him finish, please!? | |
| What about you, Mike? | |
| Can you get me 3 small beers, please? | |
| Thanks for your kind wishes. | |
| Congratulations, well spotted! | |
| Can you put it on the stove, please? | |
| Alright! See you, bye. | |
| Can you start from the beginning, please? | |
| It might help you to relax a bit, I hope... | |
| Yes, what about them? | |
| You act like a child sometimes, I have to say! | |
| We have to preheat the oven, can you turn it on, please? | |
| Dude, picking up sh*t requires another tenner, see ya! | |
| That's okay for now, thank you. | |
| Hello, can we order our meals, please? | |
| Okay, thank you very much. | |
| Yes, but can we cut them in cubes, please? | |
