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 | |
|---|---|
| Since they use my stuff we can *borrow* some of their bread, I think. | |
| Cate, I'm taking my bag with me, so no need to worry. | |
| Hi Laura, congratulations! | |
| Thank you, madam, see you then! | |
| I'm talking about leaving the house, of course... | |
| He is made of wood, I believe. | |
| Oh, hang on, what about the room upstairs, in your house? | |
| I will have some fish, I think. | |
| An entire house!? Way more than we pay now, for sure. | |
| We'll have a bottle of chardonnay and a bottle of sauvignon blanc, thanks Mike. | |
| If you don't have anything better to do, of course. | |
| Can you give me some information about the other tenants, please? | |
| We have to preheat the oven, can you turn it on, please? | |
| Erm, kind of, but not exactly! | |
| Yes, I don't like the aisle, thank you. | |
| Maybe, sorry about that. | |
| Stay on the line, please... | |
| That's perfect! I appreciate it, thank you so much! | |
| Hello, I'd like to book a table for two for tonight, please. | |
| Can you open the oven door for me, please? | |
