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 | |
|---|---|
| You're welcome! | |
| Can you pass me the cutting board and the knife, please? | |
| Yes, but can we cut them in cubes, please? | |
| Hi Laura, congratulations! | |
| Could you do me a favour and find us some, please? | |
| Can you make it bigger, please? | |
| Umm, I can't remember... You had something meaty, I guess. | |
| To be more realistic, of course! | |
| What about the prices? | |
| Then I missed my appointment at 11:00, of course. | |
| That would be nice, see you tomorrow then. | |
| It might help you to relax a bit, I hope... | |
| She couldn't stand seeing your ugly face anymore, I guess. | |
| I'm talking about leaving the house, of course... | |
| Umm... That's right, how did I forget that? How stupid I am... | |
| Can I have the ad number for it, please? | |
| Can you get me 3 small beers, please? | |
| Can we see the bathroom first, please? | |
| What about you, Mike? | |
| Can you still check the stock room, please? | |
