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! | |
| Or can you clean this one, please? | |
| Could you do me a favour and find us some, please? | |
| Sorry Cate! Nice to meet you. | |
| And turn the top and the bottom grills on, please. | |
| I'm talking about leaving the house, of course... | |
| Is there any chance of getting a table, please? | |
| Better late than never! | |
| Erm, kind of, but not exactly! | |
| Excuse me, but what about the complaining about Pogo part? | |
| You act like a child sometimes, I have to say! | |
| Can I have a look at it, please? | |
| Yes, I don't like the aisle, thank you. | |
| Can we have the menu, please? | |
| Yes, somewhere comfortable, please. | |
| You're welcome! | |
| I'll have a glass of white wine, too, please. | |
| I just need your name and mobile number, please. | |
| Yeah, that's better I suppose, thanks. | |
| Can you peel some potatoes for me? Please?! | |
