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 you clean the sink before I start washing, please? | |
| I don't know, maybe, I suppose so. | |
| He is made of wood, I believe. | |
| Can we have our drinks before the meal please? | |
| I'll have a glass of white wine, too, please. | |
| Hello Diego, thanks for taking care of the bag. | |
| I will have some fish, I think. | |
| Nice to meet you, Toby! | |
| Oh, hang on, what about the room upstairs, in your house? | |
| Oh, you found some, thank you very much! | |
| Yes, some prawn crackers and some spring rolls, please. | |
| Maybe, sorry about that. | |
| We'll have the mussels, the calamari, some shrimp and the grilled fish, please. | |
| I'll have 20, please. | |
| Hello Jen, what's up? | |
| Finally, you've got your precious rice, congratulations! | |
| I was sleeping before you woke me up, what's up? | |
| She hung up on me! F*cking idiot! | |
| And it's totally burnt now, gross! | |
| Can you leave me alone, please! | |
