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 I have one packet of cigarettes, please? | |
| What about this one behind Iceland? | |
| I'm able to do both at the same time, dear, no worries! | |
| Can you still check the stock room, please? | |
| Yeah, that's better I suppose, thanks. | |
| Thank you, madam, see you then! | |
| I really have to go now, see you there, kisses... | |
| I'll have a glass of white wine, too, please. | |
| ...Oh yes, I want to talk to my mum, I mean Mrs. Jones, please! | |
| You're welcome! | |
| We have to preheat the oven, can you turn it on, please? | |
| Can you give me some information about the other tenants, please? | |
| Sounds nice, can you show us the room, please? | |
| Really? Very interesting. | |
| Can you clean the sink before I start washing, please? | |
| Can you make it bigger, please? | |
| Then I missed my appointment at 11:00, of course. | |
| Can I have the ad number for it, please? | |
| And it's totally burnt now, gross! | |
| Can you open the oven door for me, please? | |
