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? | |
| Dude, picking up sh*t requires another tenner, see ya! | |
| What's her name, by the way? | |
| It might help you to relax a bit, I hope... | |
| Cate, I'm taking my bag with me, so no need to worry. | |
| Can you open the oven door for me, please? | |
| I'll have another glass of wine, please. | |
| See you later, Nick. | |
| Can we continue what we were doing please? | |
| Can we see the kitchen first, please? | |
| Hello Jen, what's up? | |
| Congratulations, well spotted! | |
| Diego, can you tell me what she said last night, please? | |
| I'll have 20, please. | |
| Hello, I'd like to book a table for two for tonight, please. | |
| Could you do me a favour and find us some, please? | |
| Can you summarize it before you go, please? | |
| Can you leave me alone, please! | |
| Well done, very clever! | |
| I just need your name and mobile number, please. | |
