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 pass me the wine from the fridge, please? | |
| ...Oh yes, I want to talk to my mum, I mean Mrs. Jones, please! | |
| And it's totally burnt now, gross! | |
| Can you still check the stock room, please? | |
| Thank you, madam, see you then! | |
| Diego! You little b*stard. | |
| Alright! See you, bye. | |
| Is there any chance of getting a table, please? | |
| Can you give me some information about the other tenants, please? | |
| Can you put it on the stove, please? | |
| Oh come on! Can we just talk about something else, please! | |
| I was sleeping before you woke me up, what's up? | |
| Can you look after it carefully, please? | |
| I just had a bit of toast, what about you? | |
| Sounds nice, can you show us the room, please? | |
| Can you make it bigger, please? | |
| Can you start from the beginning, please? | |
| Alright, see you then. | |
| Alright, see you Cate. | |
| No, just a regular one, 4 or 5 pounds, I guess. | |
