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 | |
|---|---|
| We have to preheat the oven, can you turn it on, please? | |
| Okay, why not, if you want. | |
| Can I have the ad number for it, please? | |
| I am fine, thank you. | |
| Hi Rocco, we're okay, thanks. | |
| That's okay, can we do it first thing, please? | |
| No, I don't need anything, thanks. | |
| Umm, my first choice would be Camden Lock, I guess. | |
| I'll have 20, please. | |
| I see, what about a tenner then? | |
| And it's totally burnt now, gross! | |
| Oh, hang on, what about the room upstairs, in your house? | |
| Can you make it bigger, please? | |
| Can you summarize it before you go, please? | |
| What about this one behind Iceland? | |
| I need them finely chopped, please! | |
| That would be the worst, I guess. | |
| Can you stop reminding me about the 10-day situation, please!? | |
| Well done, very clever! | |
| Thanks for letting me know, bye! | |
