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 | |
|---|---|
| Yes, Cate speaking. | |
| Stay on the line, please... | |
| Could you do me a favour and find us some, please? | |
| If you don't have anything better to do, of course. | |
| I'll have 20, please. | |
| I've found 2 viewable houses, what about you? | |
| Oh come on! Can we just talk about something else, please! | |
| That would be the worst, I guess. | |
| Yes, some prawn crackers and some spring rolls, please. | |
| What about you, Mike? | |
| You are being very generous dear, thanks, what about this... | |
| Can you peel some potatoes for me? Please?! | |
| Better late than never! | |
| Okay, I'm waiting for you, see you then. | |
| Okay, why not, if you want. | |
| Can you start from the beginning, please? | |
| Can you put it on the stove, please? | |
| Diego, can you tell me what she said last night, please? | |
| And it's totally burnt now, gross! | |
| Alright, see you soon. | |
