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 | |
|---|---|
| Finally, you've got your precious rice, congratulations! | |
| Sorry Cate! Nice to meet you. | |
| Well, can you explain how you make that calculation, please? | |
| Erm, kind of, but not exactly! | |
| It might help you to relax a bit, I hope... | |
| If you don't have anything better to do, of course. | |
| More or less? | |
| Can you summarize it before you go, please? | |
| Can we have our drinks before the meal please? | |
| Nice to meet you Cate, see you later! | |
| I'll have 20, please. | |
| So a bottle would be better, please. | |
| Diego! You little b*stard. | |
| Yes, I don't like the aisle, thank you. | |
| What about this one behind Iceland? | |
| Oh, you found some, thank you very much! | |
| Yes, some prawn crackers and some spring rolls, please. | |
| Or can you clean this one, please? | |
| Can you make it bigger, please? | |
| Really? Very interesting. | |
