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 | |
|---|---|
| What about the prices? | |
| Well, can you explain how you make that calculation, please? | |
| Can you open the oven door for me, please? | |
| Oh, you found some, thank you very much! | |
| Okay, why not, if you want. | |
| Yes, what about them? | |
| I was sleeping before you woke me up, what's up? | |
| Can you pass me the cutting board and the knife, please? | |
| Can you start from the beginning, please? | |
| I guess the bottle is clean, but can you wash the glass, please? | |
| Can you give me some information about the other tenants, please? | |
| Excuse me, but what about the complaining about Pogo part? | |
| Can you summarize it before you go, please? | |
| Umm, I can't remember... You had something meaty, I guess. | |
| Really? It wasn't obvious, thanks for clarifying! | |
| Hi Rocco, we're okay, thanks. | |
| And turn the top and the bottom grills on, please. | |
| I'll have a glass of white wine, too, please. | |
| What's up guys, how is it going? | |
| Dude, picking up sh*t requires another tenner, see ya! | |
