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 open the oven door for me, please? | |
| Can we continue what we were doing please? | |
| Thanks for your kind wishes. | |
| Good night, see you later. | |
| Can you start from the beginning, please? | |
| Congratulations, well spotted! | |
| Oh, hang on, what about the room upstairs, in your house? | |
| That would be nice, see you tomorrow then. | |
| I'll have another glass of wine, please. | |
| She couldn't stand seeing your ugly face anymore, I guess. | |
| That would be the worst, I guess. | |
| Sorry Cate! Nice to meet you. | |
| Or can you clean this one, please? | |
| Sounds nice, can you show us the room, please? | |
| Hello sir, table for two? | |
| If you don't have anything better to do, of course. | |
| I am okay, thanks. | |
| Umm... That's right, how did I forget that? How stupid I am... | |
| Hello Dick, nice to meet you. | |
| ...Oh yes, I want to talk to my mum, I mean Mrs. Jones, please! | |
