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 | |
|---|---|
| Sounds nice, can you show us the room, please? | |
| Yes, but can we cut them in cubes, please? | |
| I just need your name and mobile number, please. | |
| And I need to change my clothes, of course. | |
| Well, can you explain how you make that calculation, please? | |
| So a bottle would be better, please. | |
| I'm able to do both at the same time, dear, no worries! | |
| I'll have 20, please. | |
| Can we see the bathroom first, please? | |
| I'm Cate, nice to meet you, Mike. | |
| Can you get me 3 small beers, please? | |
| I see, what about a tenner then? | |
| Oh come on! Can we just talk about something else, please! | |
| I'm talking about leaving the house, of course... | |
| I've found 2 viewable houses, what about you? | |
| Could you do me a favour and find us some, please? | |
| We have to preheat the oven, can you turn it on, please? | |
| I don't know what to say, really... | |
| Thanks for letting me know, bye! | |
| Okay, why not, if you want. | |
