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 put it on the stove, please? | |
| Can we have the menu, please? | |
| I am okay, thanks. | |
| Sure, no problem. | |
| Yeah, I was wondering if his willy was sticking in or out, thanks! | |
| Can you still check the stock room, please? | |
| Good luck for tomorrow, see you. | |
| Yes, Cate speaking. | |
| We have to preheat the oven, can you turn it on, please? | |
| Can you summarize it before you go, please? | |
| Can you start from the beginning, please? | |
| What's up guys, how is it going? | |
| Diego, can you tell me what she said last night, please? | |
| Well, can you explain how you make that calculation, please? | |
| I'm talking about leaving the house, of course... | |
| Can I have one packet of cigarettes, please? | |
| Oh come on! Can we just talk about something else, please! | |
| That's perfect! I appreciate it, thank you so much! | |
| And I need a ladle for the chicken stock, that's all, I suppose. | |
| Okay, see you! | |
