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 | |
|---|---|
| Nice to meet you, Toby! | |
| I don't know, maybe, I suppose so. | |
| Could you chop some onions for me? Please?! | |
| Can you pass me the cutting board and the knife, please? | |
| Umm, I can't remember... You had something meaty, I guess. | |
| I don't think I would leave my cat to get a room, thank you! | |
| You're welcome! | |
| Really? It wasn't obvious, thanks for clarifying! | |
| Can you summarize it before you go, please? | |
| Diego! You little b*stard. | |
| To be more realistic, of course! | |
| I need them finely chopped, please! | |
| We have to preheat the oven, can you turn it on, please? | |
| Yes, some prawn crackers and some spring rolls, please. | |
| That would be the worst, I guess. | |
| Well, can you explain how you make that calculation, please? | |
| Hello, can we order our meals, please? | |
| You act like a child sometimes, I have to say! | |
| Okay, I'm waiting for you, see you then. | |
| Yes, I don't like the aisle, thank you. | |
