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 | |
|---|---|
| I just need your name and mobile number, please. | |
| Can we have our drinks before the meal please? | |
| Dear, can you let him finish, please!? | |
| Can you peel some potatoes for me? Please?! | |
| Can you stop bothering me, please? | |
| Can you start from the beginning, please? | |
| Sure, no problem. | |
| Yes, but can we cut them in cubes, please? | |
| Erm, kind of, but not exactly! | |
| And I need a ladle for the chicken stock, that's all, I suppose. | |
| That's wonderful, thank you very much! | |
| Could you chop some onions for me? Please?! | |
| What about you? | |
| Okay, thank you very much. | |
| Can you pass me the cutting board and the knife, please? | |
| Can we continue what we were doing please? | |
| Hello Jen, what's up? | |
| I've found 2 viewable houses, what about you? | |
| If you don't have anything better to do, of course. | |
| It seems we have to, in any case... | |
