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 | |
|---|---|
| Could you do me a favour and find us some, please? | |
| If you don't have anything better to do, of course. | |
| Hello Dick, nice to meet you. | |
| What about the prices? | |
| Well done, very clever! | |
| You act like a child sometimes, I have to say! | |
| Hi Rocco, we're okay, thanks. | |
| Okay, I'm waiting for you, see you then. | |
| We have to preheat the oven, can you turn it on, please? | |
| Can you put it on the stove, please? | |
| That's wonderful, thank you very much! | |
| I don't think I would leave my cat to get a room, thank you! | |
| Can we see the kitchen first, please? | |
| Since they use my stuff we can *borrow* some of their bread, I think. | |
| And turn the top and the bottom grills on, please. | |
| Diego, can you tell me what she said last night, please? | |
| They are a f*cking bunch of unprofessional idiots, unbelievable! | |
| That's okay for now, thank you. | |
| Can we have our drinks before the meal please? | |
| You're welcome! | |
