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 | |
|---|---|
| Well, can you explain how you make that calculation, please? | |
| I need them finely chopped, please! | |
| Alright, see you then. | |
| She hung up on me! F*cking idiot! | |
| Oh, hang on, what about the room upstairs, in your house? | |
| Oh, you found some, thank you very much! | |
| I guess the bottle is clean, but can you wash the glass, please? | |
| I am fine, thank you. | |
| I will have some fish, I think. | |
| I really have to go now, see you there, kisses... | |
| Finally, you've got your precious rice, congratulations! | |
| Okay, see you! | |
| Hi Rocco, we're okay, thanks. | |
| Yes, but can we cut them in cubes, please? | |
| Can you peel some potatoes for me? Please?! | |
| Well done, very clever! | |
| That's wonderful, thank you very much! | |
| It might help you to relax a bit, I hope... | |
| Can you start from the beginning, please? | |
| Erm, kind of, but not exactly! | |
