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 | |
|---|---|
| Stay on the line, please... | |
| Maybe, sorry about that. | |
| I don't think I would leave my cat to get a room, thank you! | |
| Can you pass me the wine from the fridge, please? | |
| That's okay, no problem. | |
| I was sleeping before you woke me up, what's up? | |
| Can you start from the beginning, please? | |
| Can you leave me alone, please! | |
| Alright, see you then. | |
| More or less? | |
| And I need to change my clothes, of course. | |
| Okay, see you! | |
| Can we have the menu, please? | |
| Can you still check the stock room, please? | |
| Thanks for letting me know, bye! | |
| Thank you, have a nice day! | |
| Could you chop some onions for me? Please?! | |
| Can we have our drinks before the meal please? | |
| Okay, thank you very much. | |
| We have to preheat the oven, can you turn it on, please? | |
