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 | |
|---|---|
| Finally, you've got your precious rice, congratulations! | |
| I'm talking about leaving the house, of course... | |
| What's her name, by the way? | |
| Cate, I'm taking my bag with me, so no need to worry. | |
| I'm Cate, nice to meet you, Mike. | |
| More or less? | |
| Can I have one packet of cigarettes, please? | |
| Or can you clean this one, please? | |
| That's okay, can we do it first thing, please? | |
| Yes, can I have a glass of chardonnay, please? | |
| Can you open the oven door for me, please? | |
| Can I have the ad number for it, please? | |
| Well, can you explain how you make that calculation, please? | |
| Can we continue what we were doing please? | |
| Hello, Joseph, nice to meet you. | |
| Thank you, madam, see you then! | |
| Can you start from the beginning, please? | |
| Can we see the bathroom first, please? | |
| And I need a ladle for the chicken stock, that's all, I suppose. | |
| I just had a bit of toast, what about you? | |
