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 start from the beginning, please? | |
| Finally, you've got your precious rice, congratulations! | |
| Okay, see you! | |
| Yeah, that's better I suppose, thanks. | |
| Oh come on! Can we just talk about something else, please! | |
| Umm, I can't remember... You had something meaty, I guess. | |
| ...Oh yes, I want to talk to my mum, I mean Mrs. Jones, please! | |
| Dude, picking up sh*t requires another tenner, see ya! | |
| Maybe later, that's all for now, thank you! | |
| I'll have 20, please. | |
| You are being very generous dear, thanks, what about this... | |
| I need them finely chopped, please! | |
| Then I missed my appointment at 11:00, of course. | |
| Hello, I'd like to book a table for two for tonight, please. | |
| Thank you, have a nice day! | |
| Can I have the ad number for it, please? | |
| She couldn't stand seeing your ugly face anymore, I guess. | |
| And it's totally burnt now, gross! | |
| Thank you, madam, see you then! | |
| Can you put it on the stove, please? | |
