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? | |
| I'm able to do both at the same time, dear, no worries! | |
| Yeah, that's better I suppose, thanks. | |
| Sorry Cate! Nice to meet you. | |
| And it's totally burnt now, gross! | |
| Alright, see you then. | |
| She couldn't stand seeing your ugly face anymore, I guess. | |
| I really have to go now, see you there, kisses... | |
| What about the prices? | |
| I don't know, maybe, I suppose so. | |
| You act like a child sometimes, I have to say! | |
| I'll have another glass of wine, please. | |
| Better late than never! | |
| Okay, I'm waiting for you, see you then. | |
| Oh, you mean Mike, I guess. | |
| We'll have the mussels, the calamari, some shrimp and the grilled fish, please. | |
| We have to preheat the oven, can you turn it on, please? | |
| Can I have the ad number for it, please? | |
| Good night, see you later. | |
| Can I have one packet of cigarettes, please? | |
