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 just had a bit of toast, what about you? | |
| We have to preheat the oven, can you turn it on, please? | |
| Can you put it on the stove, please? | |
| Yeah, that's better I suppose, thanks. | |
| Can we see the kitchen first, please? | |
| Yes, but can we cut them in cubes, please? | |
| I'll have another glass of wine, please. | |
| You act like a child sometimes, I have to say! | |
| See you at the station at 5. | |
| Can you start from the beginning, please? | |
| Nice to meet you Cate, see you later! | |
| We'll have the mussels, the calamari, some shrimp and the grilled fish, please. | |
| I really have to go now, see you there, kisses... | |
| Can I have one packet of cigarettes, please? | |
| It seems we have to, in any case... | |
| Good luck for tomorrow, see you. | |
| Can I have the ad number for it, please? | |
| You too, byee! | |
| What about the prices? | |
| That's perfect! I appreciate it, thank you so much! | |
