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 you pass me the wine from the fridge, please? | |
| Can you stop reminding me about the 10-day situation, please!? | |
| Can we have our drinks before the meal please? | |
| Oh, hang on, what about the room upstairs, in your house? | |
| So a bottle would be better, please. | |
| I've found 2 viewable houses, what about you? | |
| You are being very generous dear, thanks, what about this... | |
| Yes, some prawn crackers and some spring rolls, please. | |
| Can you summarize it before you go, please? | |
| I'll have a glass of white wine, too, please. | |
| See you later, Nick. | |
| I'll have 20, please. | |
| What about this one behind Iceland? | |
| To be more realistic, of course! | |
| Can you look after it carefully, please? | |
| Can you stop bothering me, please? | |
| We'll have a bottle of chardonnay and a bottle of sauvignon blanc, thanks Mike. | |
| Can you peel some potatoes for me? Please?! | |
| Hi Rocco, we're okay, thanks. | |
| Diego, can you tell me what she said last night, please? | |
