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 | |
|---|---|
| I'm Cate, nice to meet you, Mike. | |
| And I need a ladle for the chicken stock, that's all, I suppose. | |
| That's okay, can we do it first thing, please? | |
| Hello, Joseph, nice to meet you. | |
| I need them finely chopped, please! | |
| I don't know, maybe, I suppose so. | |
| Yes, but can we cut them in cubes, please? | |
| Dude, picking up sh*t requires another tenner, see ya! | |
| An entire house!? Way more than we pay now, for sure. | |
| And I need to change my clothes, of course. | |
| Diego! You little b*stard. | |
| What's her name, by the way? | |
| Yes, I don't like the aisle, thank you. | |
| Hello Dick, nice to meet you. | |
| Or can you clean this one, please? | |
| That's okay for now, thank you. | |
| Hello sir, table for two? | |
| Can you leave me alone, please! | |
| Okay, see you! | |
| Can you pass me the cutting board and the knife, please? | |
