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 | |
|---|---|
| Could you do me a favour and find us some, please? | |
| Alright, see you then. | |
| Hello Diego, thanks for taking care of the bag. | |
| Really? Very interesting. | |
| See you later, Nick. | |
| To be more realistic, of course! | |
| We have to preheat the oven, can you turn it on, please? | |
| If you don't have anything better to do, of course. | |
| Can I take your name and mobile number, please? | |
| He is made of wood, I believe. | |
| I don't think I would leave my cat to get a room, thank you! | |
| Can you start from the beginning, please? | |
| Oh, hang on, what about the room upstairs, in your house? | |
| Really? Thank you so much! | |
| Oh come on! Can we just talk about something else, please! | |
| We'll have the mussels, the calamari, some shrimp and the grilled fish, please. | |
| Can you still check the stock room, please? | |
| What's up guys, how is it going? | |
| I see, what about a tenner then? | |
| Okay, why not, if you want. | |
