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 | |
|---|---|
| Yes, but can we cut them in cubes, please? | |
| Oh come on! Can we just talk about something else, please! | |
| Excuse me, but what about the complaining about Pogo part? | |
| Yes, Cate speaking. | |
| What about this one behind Iceland? | |
| Oh, you found some, thank you very much! | |
| Can we see the bathroom first, please? | |
| That's wonderful, thank you very much! | |
| Yes, some prawn crackers and some spring rolls, please. | |
| Alright, see you then. | |
| And it's totally burnt now, gross! | |
| I like Artificial Intelligence, what about you? | |
| Can you pass me the wine from the fridge, please? | |
| Hello, can we order our meals, please? | |
| Can you open the oven door for me, please? | |
| Okay, see you! | |
| Can I have a look at it, please? | |
| She hung up on me! F*cking idiot! | |
| Yes, I don't like the aisle, thank you. | |
| Yeah, that's better I suppose, thanks. | |
