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? | |
| I just need your name and mobile number, please. | |
| That would be the worst, I guess. | |
| Can you still check the stock room, please? | |
| Can you open the oven door for me, please? | |
| Can you stop reminding me about the 10-day situation, please!? | |
| Umm... That's right, how did I forget that? How stupid I am... | |
| Can we have the menu, please? | |
| Can you pass me the cutting board and the knife, please? | |
| Dude, picking up sh*t requires another tenner, see ya! | |
| Hello, can we order our meals, please? | |
| Can you put it on the stove, please? | |
| Can you get me 3 small beers, please? | |
| Hello sir, table for two? | |
| Thank you, madam, see you then! | |
| I'll have another glass of wine, please. | |
| Dear, can you help me walk down the stairs, please? | |
| Yes, I don't like the aisle, thank you. | |
| It might help you to relax a bit, I hope... | |
| And I need a ladle for the chicken stock, that's all, I suppose. | |
