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 | |
|---|---|
| Diego, can you tell me what she said last night, please? | |
| So a bottle would be better, please. | |
| Can you open the oven door for me, please? | |
| Nice to meet you Cate, see you later! | |
| Can we see the kitchen first, please? | |
| Can you look after it carefully, please? | |
| She couldn't stand seeing your ugly face anymore, I guess. | |
| That would be the worst, I guess. | |
| Hm, yes, can I get £20 cashback, please? | |
| Better late than never! | |
| Nice to meet you, Toby! | |
| See you at the station at 5. | |
| And turn the top and the bottom grills on, please. | |
| I really have to go now, see you there, kisses... | |
| Cate with a C not a K, can you check it again, please? | |
| And I need a ladle for the chicken stock, that's all, I suppose. | |
| I'll have a glass of white wine, too, please. | |
| Can we have our drinks before the meal please? | |
| They are a f*cking bunch of unprofessional idiots, unbelievable! | |
| Can you pass me the cutting board and the knife, please? | |
