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, Cate speaking. | |
| Thank you, have a nice day! | |
| Hi Rocco, we're okay, thanks. | |
| Can you pass me the cutting board and the knife, please? | |
| We have to preheat the oven, can you turn it on, please? | |
| See you later, Nick. | |
| She couldn't stand seeing your ugly face anymore, I guess. | |
| Can you pass me the wine from the fridge, please? | |
| Well, can you explain how you make that calculation, please? | |
| Can you open the oven door for me, please? | |
| Nice to meet you, Toby! | |
| I'm talking about leaving the house, of course... | |
| Hello Diego, thanks for taking care of the bag. | |
| Diego! You little b*stard. | |
| Congratulations, well spotted! | |
| It seems we have to, in any case... | |
| And I need a ladle for the chicken stock, that's all, I suppose. | |
| No, just a regular one, 4 or 5 pounds, I guess. | |
| Since they use my stuff we can *borrow* some of their bread, I think. | |
| Really? Very interesting. | |
