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 | |
|---|---|
| I'm talking about leaving the house, of course... | |
| I'll have another glass of wine, please. | |
| Can I have a look at it, please? | |
| Can you open the oven door for me, please? | |
| Can you stop bothering me, please? | |
| Alright! See you, bye. | |
| Can you put it on the stove, please? | |
| Can you give me some information about the other tenants, please? | |
| That would be the worst, I guess. | |
| It might help you to relax a bit, I hope... | |
| Really? Thank you so much! | |
| He looks a bit scared, because he can smell Bear, I think. | |
| We'll have the mussels, the calamari, some shrimp and the grilled fish, please. | |
| Okay, why not, if you want. | |
| Yeah, that's better I suppose, thanks. | |
| No, I don't need anything, thanks. | |
| Oh, hang on, what about the room upstairs, in your house? | |
| That would be nice, see you tomorrow then. | |
| Hm, yes, can I get £20 cashback, please? | |
| Can we see the kitchen first, please? | |
