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 | |
|---|---|
| ...Oh yes, I want to talk to my mum, I mean Mrs. Jones, please! | |
| Can you pass me the wine from the fridge, please? | |
| Alright! See you, bye. | |
| Hello, I'd like to book a table for two for tonight, please. | |
| Can you give me some information about the other tenants, please? | |
| Can we have our drinks before the meal please? | |
| We have to preheat the oven, can you turn it on, please? | |
| Oh, hang on, what about the room upstairs, in your house? | |
| Can I have a look at it, please? | |
| Can you summarize it before you go, please? | |
| Can you leave me alone, please! | |
| So a bottle would be better, please. | |
| Dear, can you help me walk down the stairs, please? | |
| Sure, no problem. | |
| I've found 2 viewable houses, what about you? | |
| Can you peel some potatoes for me? Please?! | |
| Well, can you explain how you make that calculation, please? | |
| That's okay, no problem. | |
| Alright, if you say so! | |
| To be more realistic, of course! | |
