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 | |
|---|---|
| Stay on the line, please... | |
| Hm, yes, can I get £20 cashback, please? | |
| And I need a ladle for the chicken stock, that's all, I suppose. | |
| Sorry Cate! Nice to meet you. | |
| It might help you to relax a bit, I hope... | |
| We have to preheat the oven, can you turn it on, please? | |
| That would be the worst, I guess. | |
| What about you, Mike? | |
| Thanks for your kind wishes. | |
| Dear, can you let him finish, please!? | |
| Congratulations, well spotted! | |
| Can you still check the stock room, please? | |
| Yeah, that's better I suppose, thanks. | |
| Can we have our drinks before the meal please? | |
| And turn the top and the bottom grills on, please. | |
| Can you stop bothering me, please? | |
| I don't think I would leave my cat to get a room, thank you! | |
| Really? Thank you so much! | |
| Okay Toby, my loudmouth friend, sorry to say... | |
| It seems we have to, in any case... | |
