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 peel some potatoes for me? Please?! | |
| Can you pass me the wine from the fridge, please? | |
| You're welcome! | |
| I've found 2 viewable houses, what about you? | |
| Yes, some prawn crackers and some spring rolls, please. | |
| We'll have a bottle of chardonnay and a bottle of sauvignon blanc, thanks Mike. | |
| Can we see the kitchen first, please? | |
| I'm Cate, nice to meet you, Mike. | |
| Hm, yes, can I get £20 cashback, please? | |
| See you at the station at 5. | |
| Sure, no problem. | |
| Well done, very clever! | |
| Hello, Joseph, nice to meet you. | |
| And turn the top and the bottom grills on, please. | |
| Can you give me some information about the other tenants, please? | |
| See you later, Nick. | |
| I'll have a glass of white wine, too, please. | |
| Thank you, have a nice day! | |
| Can you pass me the cutting board and the knife, please? | |
| I am fine, thank you. | |
