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 | |
|---|---|
| See you at the station at 5. | |
| She couldn't stand seeing your ugly face anymore, I guess. | |
| That's okay, can we do it first thing, please? | |
| Hi Rocco, we're okay, thanks. | |
| Can you still check the stock room, please? | |
| Finally, you've got your precious rice, congratulations! | |
| What's up guys, how is it going? | |
| If you don't have anything better to do, of course. | |
| That would be the worst, I guess. | |
| Can I take your name and mobile number, please? | |
| Yes, but can we cut them in cubes, please? | |
| Can you start from the beginning, please? | |
| Yes, somewhere comfortable, please. | |
| Can you summarize it before you go, please? | |
| Can we see the kitchen first, please? | |
| I'll have 20, please. | |
| We have to preheat the oven, can you turn it on, please? | |
| We'll have the mussels, the calamari, some shrimp and the grilled fish, please. | |
| Alright! See you, bye. | |
| Okay, why not, if you want. | |
