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 | |
|---|---|
| And I need a ladle for the chicken stock, that's all, I suppose. | |
| I need them finely chopped, please! | |
| Yes, somewhere comfortable, please. | |
| Hello, can we order our meals, please? | |
| I'm Cate, nice to meet you, Mike. | |
| Dear, can you help me walk down the stairs, please? | |
| Maybe later, that's all for now, thank you! | |
| Well done, very clever! | |
| We'll have a bottle of chardonnay and a bottle of sauvignon blanc, thanks Mike. | |
| Oh, you mean Mike, I guess. | |
| You too, byee! | |
| She couldn't stand seeing your ugly face anymore, I guess. | |
| Can you summarize it before you go, please? | |
| Can you clean the sink before I start washing, please? | |
| What about you? | |
| I was sleeping before you woke me up, what's up? | |
| ...Oh yes, I want to talk to my mum, I mean Mrs. Jones, please! | |
| Stay on the line, please... | |
| Can we see the bathroom first, please? | |
| Yes, some prawn crackers and some spring rolls, please. | |
