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 | |
|---|---|
| Good night, see you later. | |
| Hello sir, table for two? | |
| Dear, can you help me walk down the stairs, please? | |
| Really? Very interesting. | |
| I'm Cate, nice to meet you, Mike. | |
| No, just a regular one, 4 or 5 pounds, I guess. | |
| Could you do me a favour and find us some, please? | |
| Can we see the bathroom first, please? | |
| Is there any chance of getting a table, please? | |
| Can you pass me the wine from the fridge, please? | |
| More or less? | |
| Yes, but can we cut them in cubes, please? | |
| Can you pass me the cutting board and the knife, please? | |
| That would be the worst, I guess. | |
| That's okay, can we do it first thing, please? | |
| Can you open the oven door for me, please? | |
| And I need to change my clothes, of course. | |
| Thanks for letting me know, bye! | |
| Can you make it bigger, please? | |
| Can you summarize it before you go, please? | |
