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 | |
|---|---|
| Maybe, sorry about that. | |
| Alright, if you say so! | |
| Thanks for your kind wishes. | |
| That would be nice, see you tomorrow then. | |
| I will have some fish, I think. | |
| Well, can you explain how you make that calculation, please? | |
| Thank you, madam, see you then! | |
| That's okay, no problem. | |
| Umm, I can't remember... You had something meaty, I guess. | |
| What about you? | |
| Can you open the oven door for me, please? | |
| Can you leave me alone, please! | |
| Dude, picking up sh*t requires another tenner, see ya! | |
| I just had a bit of toast, what about you? | |
| Can you start from the beginning, please? | |
| I need them finely chopped, please! | |
| ...It was nice to meet you, too, thanks! | |
| Sorry Cate! Nice to meet you. | |
| We have to preheat the oven, can you turn it on, please? | |
| I don't think I would leave my cat to get a room, thank you! | |
