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 | |
|---|---|
| She couldn't stand seeing your ugly face anymore, I guess. | |
| Then I missed my appointment at 11:00, of course. | |
| I'll have another glass of wine, please. | |
| What about you, Mike? | |
| What's up guys, how is it going? | |
| I've found 2 viewable houses, what about you? | |
| Really? Very interesting. | |
| That's okay, can we do it first thing, please? | |
| Dear, can you help me walk down the stairs, please? | |
| Okay Toby, my loudmouth friend, sorry to say... | |
| Could you do me a favour and find us some, please? | |
| Can we see the bathroom first, please? | |
| We have to preheat the oven, can you turn it on, please? | |
| Alright, see you soon. | |
| Can I take your name and mobile number, please? | |
| Can you summarize it before you go, please? | |
| Diego, can you tell me what she said last night, please? | |
| Cate with a C not a K, can you check it again, please? | |
| What about this one behind Iceland? | |
| Can we have our drinks before the meal please? | |
