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 | |
|---|---|
| Thanks for letting me know, bye! | |
| I'll have a glass of white wine, too, please. | |
| Yes, somewhere comfortable, please. | |
| Can you look after it carefully, please? | |
| Or can you clean this one, please? | |
| Hi Laura, congratulations! | |
| Really? Very interesting. | |
| Can you open the oven door for me, please? | |
| What about you, Mike? | |
| Can I have a look at it, please? | |
| Can you get me 3 small beers, please? | |
| That's okay, can we do it first thing, please? | |
| Can we have our drinks before the meal please? | |
| Thank you, have a nice day! | |
| Hello Jen, what's up? | |
| Sounds nice, can you show us the room, please? | |
| Umm, my first choice would be Camden Lock, I guess. | |
| And I need a ladle for the chicken stock, that's all, I suppose. | |
| ...It was nice to meet you, too, thanks! | |
| That's perfect! I appreciate it, thank you so much! | |
