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 cutting board and the knife, please? | |
| Erm, kind of, but not exactly! | |
| You're welcome! | |
| Can you still check the stock room, please? | |
| What about you, Mike? | |
| Can we have our drinks before the meal please? | |
| I've found 2 viewable houses, what about you? | |
| I like Artificial Intelligence, what about you? | |
| Well done, very clever! | |
| Thanks for letting me know, bye! | |
| Can we see the bathroom first, please? | |
| We'll have the mussels, the calamari, some shrimp and the grilled fish, please. | |
| Alright, see you then. | |
| Alright, see you soon. | |
| We have to preheat the oven, can you turn it on, please? | |
| You too, byee! | |
| Diego, can you tell me what she said last night, please? | |
| Dear, can you help me walk down the stairs, please? | |
| Yes, somewhere comfortable, please. | |
| Cate with a C not a K, can you check it again, please? | |
