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 open the oven door for me, please? | |
| Finally, you've got your precious rice, congratulations! | |
| Can we continue what we were doing please? | |
| He is made of wood, I believe. | |
| I guess the bottle is clean, but can you wash the glass, please? | |
| Can you put it on the stove, please? | |
| More or less? | |
| I'm talking about leaving the house, of course... | |
| Excuse me, but what about the complaining about Pogo part? | |
| Can you still check the stock room, please? | |
| Alright! See you, bye. | |
| What's her name, by the way? | |
| Diego, can you tell me what she said last night, please? | |
| Can you make it bigger, please? | |
| That would be the worst, I guess. | |
| Umm, I can't remember... You had something meaty, I guess. | |
| Alright, see you Cate. | |
| No, just a regular one, 4 or 5 pounds, I guess. | |
| Cate with a C not a K, can you check it again, please? | |
| I just need your name and mobile number, please. | |
