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 | |
|---|---|
| We have to preheat the oven, can you turn it on, please? | |
| We'll have a bottle of chardonnay and a bottle of sauvignon blanc, thanks Mike. | |
| What about the prices? | |
| I'm able to do both at the same time, dear, no worries! | |
| That would be nice, see you tomorrow then. | |
| Can we see the bathroom first, please? | |
| That's perfect! I appreciate it, thank you so much! | |
| More or less? | |
| Erm, kind of, but not exactly! | |
| An entire house!? Way more than we pay now, for sure. | |
| Can you stop reminding me about the 10-day situation, please!? | |
| I don't know what to say, really... | |
| Okay, thank you very much. | |
| Good luck for tomorrow, see you. | |
| Can you make it bigger, please? | |
| Yes, some prawn crackers and some spring rolls, please. | |
| Sure, no problem. | |
| Could you do me a favour and find us some, please? | |
| Sounds nice, can you show us the room, please? | |
| You too, byee! | |
