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 | |
|---|---|
| Can you summarize it before you go, please? | |
| Yes, but can we cut them in cubes, please? | |
| Hello, madam, unfortunately... | |
| Can we see the bathroom first, please? | |
| Umm, I can't remember... You had something meaty, I guess. | |
| That would be the worst, I guess. | |
| Alright, see you Cate. | |
| To be more realistic, of course! | |
| She hung up on me! F*cking idiot! | |
| I'm Cate, nice to meet you, Mike. | |
| Really? Thank you so much! | |
| Stay on the line, please... | |
| Oh come on! Can we just talk about something else, please! | |
| No, just a regular one, 4 or 5 pounds, I guess. | |
| I need them finely chopped, please! | |
| Diego! You little b*stard. | |
| Can you start from the beginning, please? | |
| Can we have the menu, please? | |
| If you don't have anything better to do, of course. | |
| Erm, kind of, but not exactly! | |
