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 put it on the stove, please? | |
| Can you start from the beginning, please? | |
| Can you look after it carefully, please? | |
| I see, what about a tenner then? | |
| Oh, you found some, thank you very much! | |
| Can you open the oven door for me, please? | |
| And turn the top and the bottom grills on, please. | |
| Yes, can I have a glass of chardonnay, please? | |
| That's okay for now, thank you. | |
| I'm talking about leaving the house, of course... | |
| Cate with a C not a K, can you check it again, please? | |
| We'll have a bottle of chardonnay and a bottle of sauvignon blanc, thanks Mike. | |
| It seems we have to, in any case... | |
| Can I have a look at it, please? | |
| What's up guys, how is it going? | |
| Excuse me, but what about the complaining about Pogo part? | |
| Well, can you explain how you make that calculation, please? | |
| And it's totally burnt now, gross! | |
| What about you, Mike? | |
| Hello, I'd like to book a table for two for tonight, please. | |
