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 | |
|---|---|
| That would be nice, thank you. | |
| Sorry Cate! Nice to meet you. | |
| Can we see the kitchen first, please? | |
| Can you open the oven door for me, please? | |
| Hi Laura, congratulations! | |
| Hello, Joseph, nice to meet you. | |
| Can we see the bathroom first, please? | |
| Can you stop bothering me, please? | |
| ...Oh yes, I want to talk to my mum, I mean Mrs. Jones, please! | |
| Hello, I'd like to book a table for two for tonight, please. | |
| Hello Dick, nice to meet you. | |
| Dear, can you help me walk down the stairs, please? | |
| Could you chop some onions for me? Please?! | |
| Can you still check the stock room, please? | |
| Hm, yes, can I get £20 cashback, please? | |
| And turn the top and the bottom grills on, please. | |
| I'll have another glass of wine, please. | |
| No, I don't need anything, thanks. | |
| Umm... That's right, how did I forget that? How stupid I am... | |
| No, I'm okay, thanks. | |
