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 | |
|---|---|
| So a bottle would be better, please. | |
| And I need a ladle for the chicken stock, that's all, I suppose. | |
| Can you clean the sink before I start washing, please? | |
| Really? Very interesting. | |
| Diego, can you tell me what she said last night, please? | |
| Can you give me some information about the other tenants, please? | |
| I see, what about a tenner then? | |
| Yes, but can we cut them in cubes, please? | |
| I need them finely chopped, please! | |
| Thank you, madam, see you then! | |
| That's perfect! I appreciate it, thank you so much! | |
| Can you put it on the stove, please? | |
| Can you peel some potatoes for me? Please?! | |
| Erm, kind of, but not exactly! | |
| Okay, why not, if you want. | |
| I guess the bottle is clean, but can you wash the glass, please? | |
| Hi Laura, congratulations! | |
| Yes, somewhere comfortable, please. | |
| More or less? | |
| Oh, you found some, thank you very much! | |
