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 | |
|---|---|
| Can you give me some information about the other tenants, please? | |
| Alright, see you then. | |
| See you later, Nick. | |
| What about you? | |
| I need them finely chopped, please! | |
| Can you summarize it before you go, please? | |
| You act like a child sometimes, I have to say! | |
| Yes, can I have a glass of chardonnay, please? | |
| Yes, what about them? | |
| Can you put it on the stove, please? | |
| Hello Diego, thanks for taking care of the bag. | |
| I guess the bottle is clean, but can you wash the glass, please? | |
| That's wonderful, thank you very much! | |
| Can you clean the sink before I start washing, please? | |
| That's okay, no problem. | |
| Alright! See you, bye. | |
| She hung up on me! F*cking idiot! | |
| Good luck for tomorrow, see you. | |
| Thank you, madam, see you then! | |
| We have to preheat the oven, can you turn it on, please? | |
