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 | |
|---|---|
| Yes, can I have a glass of chardonnay, please? | |
| It might help you to relax a bit, I hope... | |
| Well, can you explain how you make that calculation, please? | |
| Hello, Joseph, nice to meet you. | |
| He looks a bit scared, because he can smell Bear, I think. | |
| Can you pass me the wine from the fridge, please? | |
| Hello Diego, thanks for taking care of the bag. | |
| That would be the worst, I guess. | |
| Can you clean the sink before I start washing, please? | |
| Can you peel some potatoes for me? Please?! | |
| No, just a regular one, 4 or 5 pounds, I guess. | |
| Can you give me some information about the other tenants, please? | |
| Alright! See you, bye. | |
| I'm Cate, nice to meet you, Mike. | |
| Could you do me a favour and find us some, please? | |
| I just had a bit of toast, what about you? | |
| Well done, very clever! | |
| Really? Thank you so much! | |
| Congratulations, well spotted! | |
| Oh, you mean Mike, I guess. | |
