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 | |
|---|---|
| Can I have one packet of cigarettes, please? | |
| Hello, madam, unfortunately... | |
| What's her name, by the way? | |
| And I need a ladle for the chicken stock, that's all, I suppose. | |
| I see, what about a tenner then? | |
| We have to preheat the oven, can you turn it on, please? | |
| Yes, Cate speaking. | |
| I need them finely chopped, please! | |
| Erm, kind of, but not exactly! | |
| I am fine, thank you. | |
| Can you look after it carefully, please? | |
| Hello Jen, what's up? | |
| Sure, no problem. | |
| ...Oh yes, I want to talk to my mum, I mean Mrs. Jones, please! | |
| Okay, why not, if you want. | |
| And turn the top and the bottom grills on, please. | |
| Can I have a look at it, please? | |
| Can you pass me the cutting board and the knife, please? | |
| Hi Laura, congratulations! | |
| You act like a child sometimes, I have to say! | |
