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 | |
|---|---|
| Well, can you explain how you make that calculation, please? | |
| You act like a child sometimes, I have to say! | |
| It might help you to relax a bit, I hope... | |
| Can we have the menu, please? | |
| Hm, yes, can I get £20 cashback, please? | |
| ...Oh yes, I want to talk to my mum, I mean Mrs. Jones, please! | |
| Maybe, sorry about that. | |
| ...It was nice to meet you, too, thanks! | |
| Can I take your name and mobile number, please? | |
| Can you stop bothering me, please? | |
| See you at the station at 5. | |
| Can you summarize it before you go, please? | |
| Can you pass me the wine from the fridge, please? | |
| Well done, very clever! | |
| Can we see the kitchen first, please? | |
| I was sleeping before you woke me up, what's up? | |
| Okay, thank you very much. | |
| To be more realistic, of course! | |
| Dude, picking up sh*t requires another tenner, see ya! | |
| Okay, why not, if you want. | |
