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 pass me the cutting board and the knife, please? | |
| Can you start from the beginning, please? | |
| What about you, Mike? | |
| Can you make it bigger, please? | |
| Can we continue what we were doing please? | |
| Can you stop bothering me, please? | |
| And turn the top and the bottom grills on, please. | |
| Could you chop some onions for me? Please?! | |
| Hello, can we order our meals, please? | |
| Finally, you've got your precious rice, congratulations! | |
| Hello, Joseph, nice to meet you. | |
| What about this one behind Iceland? | |
| They are a f*cking bunch of unprofessional idiots, unbelievable! | |
| Is there any chance of getting a table, please? | |
| Can you leave me alone, please! | |
| Good luck for tomorrow, see you. | |
| Dear, can you help me walk down the stairs, please? | |
| Yes, somewhere comfortable, please. | |
| Sure, no problem. | |
| I'll have 20, please. | |
