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 | |
|---|---|
| Can you leave me alone, please! | |
| Okay Toby, my loudmouth friend, sorry to say... | |
| I'm able to do both at the same time, dear, no worries! | |
| That's perfect! I appreciate it, thank you so much! | |
| Alright, see you Cate. | |
| Maybe, sorry about that. | |
| Can you summarize it before you go, please? | |
| And it's totally burnt now, gross! | |
| Yeah, that's better I suppose, thanks. | |
| Can you look after it carefully, please? | |
| I'll have another glass of wine, please. | |
| Can you give me some information about the other tenants, please? | |
| Hello, can we order our meals, please? | |
| Thanks for your kind wishes. | |
| No, just a regular one, 4 or 5 pounds, I guess. | |
| I will have some fish, I think. | |
| What about the prices? | |
| Hello Dick, nice to meet you. | |
| Well, can you explain how you make that calculation, please? | |
| I'll have a glass of white wine, too, please. | |
