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 I have one packet of cigarettes, please? | |
| Can I take your name and mobile number, please? | |
| That's okay for now, thank you. | |
| To be more realistic, of course! | |
| Oh, you mean Mike, I guess. | |
| Okay, thank you very much. | |
| Can you open the oven door for me, please? | |
| Maybe later, that's all for now, thank you! | |
| Congratulations, well spotted! | |
| Yes, I don't like the aisle, thank you. | |
| I just had a bit of toast, what about you? | |
| Yes, some prawn crackers and some spring rolls, please. | |
| Really? Very interesting. | |
| I was sleeping before you woke me up, what's up? | |
| We have to preheat the oven, can you turn it on, please? | |
| It might help you to relax a bit, I hope... | |
| Umm, I can't remember... You had something meaty, I guess. | |
| Hello Jen, what's up? | |
| Can you pass me the cutting board and the knife, please? | |
| Can you make it bigger, please? | |
