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 | |
|---|---|
| Okay Toby, my loudmouth friend, sorry to say... | |
| Well, can you explain how you make that calculation, please? | |
| She couldn't stand seeing your ugly face anymore, I guess. | |
| So a bottle would be better, please. | |
| Can you clean the sink before I start washing, please? | |
| Can you peel some potatoes for me? Please?! | |
| Oh come on! Can we just talk about something else, please! | |
| I'll have 20, please. | |
| Sure, no problem. | |
| Hello Dick, nice to meet you. | |
| Can you still check the stock room, please? | |
| Nice to meet you, Toby! | |
| Can you leave me alone, please! | |
| What about you? | |
| ...Oh yes, I want to talk to my mum, I mean Mrs. Jones, please! | |
| Okay, thank you very much. | |
| That would be nice, see you tomorrow then. | |
| Hm, yes, can I get £20 cashback, please? | |
| We'll have a bottle of chardonnay and a bottle of sauvignon blanc, thanks Mike. | |
| An entire house!? Way more than we pay now, for sure. | |
