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 | |
|---|---|
| Alright, if you say so! | |
| I need them finely chopped, please! | |
| Yes, can I have a glass of chardonnay, please? | |
| Sorry Cate! Nice to meet you. | |
| Yes, Cate speaking. | |
| Can you pass me the cutting board and the knife, please? | |
| And turn the top and the bottom grills on, please. | |
| It seems we have to, in any case... | |
| ...It was nice to meet you, too, thanks! | |
| Hm, yes, can I get £20 cashback, please? | |
| Hello Jen, what's up? | |
| So a bottle would be better, please. | |
| You are being very generous dear, thanks, what about this... | |
| Well, can you explain how you make that calculation, please? | |
| They are a f*cking bunch of unprofessional idiots, unbelievable! | |
| Can you open the oven door for me, please? | |
| Umm, I can't remember... You had something meaty, I guess. | |
| Really? Thank you so much! | |
| Really? It wasn't obvious, thanks for clarifying! | |
| Better late than never! | |
