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 | |
|---|---|
| I just had a bit of toast, what about you? | |
| Can you make it bigger, please? | |
| Okay, thank you very much. | |
| If you don't have anything better to do, of course. | |
| Hello Jen, what's up? | |
| Could you chop some onions for me? Please?! | |
| Well, can you explain how you make that calculation, please? | |
| Can you open the oven door for me, please? | |
| Umm... That's right, how did I forget that? How stupid I am... | |
| Really? It wasn't obvious, thanks for clarifying! | |
| Maybe later, that's all for now, thank you! | |
| I'll have a glass of white wine, too, please. | |
| ...Oh yes, I want to talk to my mum, I mean Mrs. Jones, please! | |
| Can we continue what we were doing please? | |
| I don't know what to say, really... | |
| Thanks for letting me know, bye! | |
| Sounds nice, can you show us the room, please? | |
| Yes, but can we cut them in cubes, please? | |
| Hi Laura, congratulations! | |
| Hm, yes, can I get £20 cashback, please? | |
