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 | |
|---|---|
| Well, can you explain how you make that calculation, please? | |
| Can you pass me the wine from the fridge, please? | |
| Can you open the oven door for me, please? | |
| If you don't have anything better to do, of course. | |
| Can you put it on the stove, please? | |
| Alright, see you soon. | |
| Maybe later, that's all for now, thank you! | |
| Oh, you mean Mike, I guess. | |
| ...It was nice to meet you, too, thanks! | |
| What about this one behind Iceland? | |
| Can you still check the stock room, please? | |
| Can we see the kitchen first, please? | |
| Good night, see you later. | |
| Alright! See you, bye. | |
| Okay, why not, if you want. | |
| Yes, some prawn crackers and some spring rolls, please. | |
| Well done, very clever! | |
| You too, byee! | |
| I will have some fish, I think. | |
| Yes, somewhere comfortable, please. | |
