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 open the oven door for me, please? | |
| Can you leave me alone, please! | |
| See you at the station at 5. | |
| I'm able to do both at the same time, dear, no worries! | |
| Hello sir, table for two? | |
| No, I'm okay, thanks. | |
| Dear, can you let him finish, please!? | |
| I need them finely chopped, please! | |
| Oh, you found some, thank you very much! | |
| Or can you clean this one, please? | |
| Since they use my stuff we can *borrow* some of their bread, I think. | |
| No, I don't need anything, thanks. | |
| Can you pass me the cutting board and the knife, please? | |
| That's wonderful, thank you very much! | |
| Can you summarize it before you go, please? | |
| That's okay for now, thank you. | |
| Yes, can I have a glass of chardonnay, please? | |
| What's her name, by the way? | |
| Hi Laura, congratulations! | |
| Umm, my first choice would be Camden Lock, I guess. | |
