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'll have 20, please. | |
| No, just a regular one, 4 or 5 pounds, I guess. | |
| That's wonderful, thank you very much! | |
| Okay, thank you very much. | |
| I need them finely chopped, please! | |
| Really? It wasn't obvious, thanks for clarifying! | |
| You too, byee! | |
| Can we see the bathroom first, please? | |
| We have to preheat the oven, can you turn it on, please? | |
| Thanks for your kind wishes. | |
| Good luck for tomorrow, see you. | |
| Congratulations, well spotted! | |
| And it's totally burnt now, gross! | |
| Can you open the oven door for me, please? | |
| Oh, you found some, thank you very much! | |
| That's perfect! I appreciate it, thank you so much! | |
| Can I have the ad number for it, please? | |
| That would be nice, thank you. | |
| Alright, if you say so! | |
| Can we see the kitchen first, please? | |
