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 | |
|---|---|
| Well, can you explain how you make that calculation, please? | |
| Could you chop some onions for me? Please?! | |
| Can we continue what we were doing please? | |
| Yes, but can we cut them in cubes, please? | |
| Thank you, madam, see you then! | |
| Yes, what about them? | |
| Dear, can you let him finish, please!? | |
| You're welcome! | |
| Can you put it on the stove, please? | |
| I'm able to do both at the same time, dear, no worries! | |
| They are a f*cking bunch of unprofessional idiots, unbelievable! | |
| You are being very generous dear, thanks, what about this... | |
| Alright, see you then. | |
| Can I have the ad number for it, please? | |
| Can you stop bothering me, please? | |
| So a bottle would be better, please. | |
| I guess the bottle is clean, but can you wash the glass, please? | |
| You too, byee! | |
| Really? It wasn't obvious, thanks for clarifying! | |
| Good night, see you later. | |
