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... | |
| Can you put it on the stove, please? | |
| More or less? | |
| You're welcome! | |
| That would be nice, thank you. | |
| That's wonderful, thank you very much! | |
| Okay Toby, my loudmouth friend, sorry to say... | |
| See you at the station at 5. | |
| Nice to meet you Cate, see you later! | |
| Can you peel some potatoes for me? Please?! | |
| We'll have a bottle of chardonnay and a bottle of sauvignon blanc, thanks Mike. | |
| That would be the worst, I guess. | |
| Yes, Cate speaking. | |
| I'll have another glass of wine, please. | |
| I don't know what to say, really... | |
| Cate, I'm taking my bag with me, so no need to worry. | |
| Can you stop bothering me, please? | |
| Yes, I don't like the aisle, thank you. | |
| What about the prices? | |
| I guess the bottle is clean, but can you wash the glass, please? | |
