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 | |
|---|---|
| Finally, you've got your precious rice, congratulations! | |
| Can you pass me the wine from the fridge, please? | |
| Congratulations, well spotted! | |
| Can you pass me the cutting board and the knife, please? | |
| Hello sir, table for two? | |
| And it's totally burnt now, gross! | |
| Since they use my stuff we can *borrow* some of their bread, I think. | |
| I see, what about a tenner then? | |
| Can you open the oven door for me, please? | |
| Can I have the ad number for it, please? | |
| Is there any chance of getting a table, please? | |
| I'll have another glass of wine, please. | |
| Hello, I'd like to book a table for two for tonight, please. | |
| Really? Thank you so much! | |
| Or can you clean this one, please? | |
| Umm... That's right, how did I forget that? How stupid I am... | |
| Can you put it on the stove, please? | |
| If you don't have anything better to do, of course. | |
| Can you still check the stock room, please? | |
| Could you do me a favour and find us some, please? | |
