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 | |
|---|---|
| Hello, can we order our meals, please? | |
| Alright, see you Cate. | |
| Can you peel some potatoes for me? Please?! | |
| That's okay, can we do it first thing, please? | |
| Can we see the kitchen first, please? | |
| And I need a ladle for the chicken stock, that's all, I suppose. | |
| Erm, kind of, but not exactly! | |
| He looks a bit scared, because he can smell Bear, I think. | |
| Can we have the menu, please? | |
| Can you stop bothering me, please? | |
| Dear, can you let him finish, please!? | |
| It might help you to relax a bit, I hope... | |
| Yeah, that's better I suppose, thanks. | |
| Could you do me a favour and find us some, please? | |
| What's her name, by the way? | |
| Dude, picking up sh*t requires another tenner, see ya! | |
| Can I have one packet of cigarettes, please? | |
| Then I missed my appointment at 11:00, of course. | |
| To be more realistic, of course! | |
| Sounds nice, can you show us the room, please? | |
