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 | |
|---|---|
| Yes, but can we cut them in cubes, please? | |
| Yes, Cate speaking. | |
| Or can you clean this one, please? | |
| More or less? | |
| Diego! You little b*stard. | |
| And turn the top and the bottom grills on, please. | |
| Then I missed my appointment at 11:00, of course. | |
| Okay Toby, my loudmouth friend, sorry to say... | |
| Can you give me some information about the other tenants, please? | |
| Hm, yes, can I get £20 cashback, please? | |
| Alright, see you Cate. | |
| Can we have our drinks before the meal please? | |
| I see, what about a tenner then? | |
| Nice to meet you, Toby! | |
| Can you look after it carefully, please? | |
| I really have to go now, see you there, kisses... | |
| We'll have a bottle of chardonnay and a bottle of sauvignon blanc, thanks Mike. | |
| Really? Very interesting. | |
| Can you stop bothering me, please? | |
| Can I have one packet of cigarettes, please? | |
