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 | |
|---|---|
| Alright, see you then. | |
| Sure, no problem. | |
| That's okay, can we do it first thing, please? | |
| Hello Diego, thanks for taking care of the bag. | |
| Stay on the line, please... | |
| Then I missed my appointment at 11:00, of course. | |
| Can you look after it carefully, please? | |
| We have to preheat the oven, can you turn it on, please? | |
| Can you get me 3 small beers, please? | |
| Can you leave me alone, please! | |
| I will have some fish, I think. | |
| Hi Laura, congratulations! | |
| Maybe, sorry about that. | |
| Can we continue what we were doing please? | |
| Maybe later, that's all for now, thank you! | |
| Dude, picking up sh*t requires another tenner, see ya! | |
| Could you chop some onions for me? Please?! | |
| Umm, my first choice would be Camden Lock, I guess. | |
| I'm able to do both at the same time, dear, no worries! | |
| Can you pass me the cutting board and the knife, please? | |
