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 done, very clever! | |
| I see, what about a tenner then? | |
| Can you give me some information about the other tenants, please? | |
| Okay Toby, my loudmouth friend, sorry to say... | |
| Can you summarize it before you go, please? | |
| Can you open the oven door for me, please? | |
| You are being very generous dear, thanks, what about this... | |
| Thank you, have a nice day! | |
| Oh, hang on, what about the room upstairs, in your house? | |
| Stay on the line, please... | |
| That's wonderful, thank you very much! | |
| I was sleeping before you woke me up, what's up? | |
| Can you start from the beginning, please? | |
| I'll have 20, please. | |
| Can you still check the stock room, please? | |
| Okay, see you! | |
| ...It was nice to meet you, too, thanks! | |
| Cate, I'm taking my bag with me, so no need to worry. | |
| That would be nice, thank you. | |
| Diego, can you tell me what she said last night, please? | |
