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 | |
|---|---|
| Well, can you explain how you make that calculation, please? | |
| Can you leave me alone, please! | |
| I guess the bottle is clean, but can you wash the glass, please? | |
| Thank you, have a nice day! | |
| That's perfect! I appreciate it, thank you so much! | |
| He looks a bit scared, because he can smell Bear, I think. | |
| No, I don't need anything, thanks. | |
| That's okay, no problem. | |
| Okay Toby, my loudmouth friend, sorry to say... | |
| Thanks for your kind wishes. | |
| Okay, see you! | |
| Alright! See you, bye. | |
| Can you peel some potatoes for me? Please?! | |
| Can you give me some information about the other tenants, please? | |
| I just had a bit of toast, what about you? | |
| See you at the station at 5. | |
| Better late than never! | |
| Nice to meet you Cate, see you later! | |
| We have to preheat the oven, can you turn it on, please? | |
| So a bottle would be better, please. | |
