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 | |
|---|---|
| Or can you clean this one, please? | |
| If you don't have anything better to do, of course. | |
| That would be nice, thank you. | |
| Sounds nice, can you show us the room, please? | |
| Can I have one packet of cigarettes, please? | |
| Hi Laura, congratulations! | |
| Thanks for letting me know, bye! | |
| Maybe, sorry about that. | |
| Alright, see you Cate. | |
| Yes, but can we cut them in cubes, please? | |
| ...It was nice to meet you, too, thanks! | |
| An entire house!? Way more than we pay now, for sure. | |
| Can I have a look at it, please? | |
| Diego, can you tell me what she said last night, please? | |
| Okay, why not, if you want. | |
| Can you put it on the stove, please? | |
| I'm able to do both at the same time, dear, no worries! | |
| I just had a bit of toast, what about you? | |
| Can you give me some information about the other tenants, please? | |
| Alright, if you say so! | |
