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 we have the menu, please? | |
| I'll have 20, please. | |
| Can you put it on the stove, please? | |
| Okay, I'm waiting for you, see you then. | |
| Can you pass me the wine from the fridge, please? | |
| Can we see the kitchen first, please? | |
| That's okay for now, thank you. | |
| What's her name, by the way? | |
| What about you, Mike? | |
| Can you start from the beginning, please? | |
| I'll have another glass of wine, please. | |
| I'm Cate, nice to meet you, Mike. | |
| Dude, picking up sh*t requires another tenner, see ya! | |
| Could you chop some onions for me? Please?! | |
| I don't know what to say, really... | |
| Could you do me a favour and find us some, please? | |
| Yeah, that's better I suppose, thanks. | |
| No, just a regular one, 4 or 5 pounds, I guess. | |
| Alright, see you soon. | |
| Maybe later, that's all for now, thank you! | |
