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 | |
|---|---|
| Can you make it bigger, please? | |
| Cate, I'm taking my bag with me, so no need to worry. | |
| I will have some fish, I think. | |
| What about you? | |
| To be more realistic, of course! | |
| Hello Diego, thanks for taking care of the bag. | |
| Could you do me a favour and find us some, please? | |
| No, I'm okay, thanks. | |
| Okay Toby, my loudmouth friend, sorry to say... | |
| And it's totally burnt now, gross! | |
| Oh, you mean Mike, I guess. | |
| We'll have a bottle of chardonnay and a bottle of sauvignon blanc, thanks Mike. | |
| Dear, can you help me walk down the stairs, please? | |
| Sounds nice, can you show us the room, please? | |
| Can you give me some information about the other tenants, please? | |
| Hello, I'd like to book a table for two for tonight, please. | |
| Can I take your name and mobile number, please? | |
| I don't think I would leave my cat to get a room, thank you! | |
| Cate with a C not a K, can you check it again, please? | |
| Can you open the oven door for me, please? | |
