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 clean the sink before I start washing, please? | |
| What about you, Mike? | |
| Can you summarize it before you go, please? | |
| Well done, very clever! | |
| Okay, see you! | |
| Stay on the line, please... | |
| Yes, I don't like the aisle, thank you. | |
| More or less? | |
| What's her name, by the way? | |
| Could you chop some onions for me? Please?! | |
| That's okay for now, thank you. | |
| Nice to meet you, Toby! | |
| I don't know, maybe, I suppose so. | |
| ...Oh yes, I want to talk to my mum, I mean Mrs. Jones, please! | |
| Maybe later, that's all for now, thank you! | |
| Or can you clean this one, please? | |
| Oh, you found some, thank you very much! | |
| Can I have one packet of cigarettes, please? | |
| We'll have the mussels, the calamari, some shrimp and the grilled fish, please. | |
| Yes, can I have a glass of chardonnay, please? | |
