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 start from the beginning, please? | |
| Can you peel some potatoes for me? Please?! | |
| She hung up on me! F*cking idiot! | |
| Can you give me some information about the other tenants, please? | |
| Nice to meet you Cate, see you later! | |
| Hello Jen, what's up? | |
| Oh, hang on, what about the room upstairs, in your house? | |
| And I need a ladle for the chicken stock, that's all, I suppose. | |
| Congratulations, well spotted! | |
| Hi Rocco, we're okay, thanks. | |
| Finally, you've got your precious rice, congratulations! | |
| Hm, yes, can I get £20 cashback, please? | |
| Hello sir, table for two? | |
| That's okay, no problem. | |
| I am fine, thank you. | |
| I guess the bottle is clean, but can you wash the glass, please? | |
| I'll have a glass of white wine, too, please. | |
| Dear, can you let him finish, please!? | |
| I really have to go now, see you there, kisses... | |
| Thank you, have a nice day! | |
