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 give me some information about the other tenants, please? | |
| Can we continue what we were doing please? | |
| No, just a regular one, 4 or 5 pounds, I guess. | |
| Can you stop reminding me about the 10-day situation, please!? | |
| More or less? | |
| I need them finely chopped, please! | |
| I will have some fish, I think. | |
| Hello, madam, unfortunately... | |
| Can you clean the sink before I start washing, please? | |
| I was sleeping before you woke me up, what's up? | |
| Can you look after it carefully, please? | |
| Can we have the menu, please? | |
| What about this one behind Iceland? | |
| Hi Rocco, we're okay, thanks. | |
| Can you peel some potatoes for me? Please?! | |
| Excuse me, but what about the complaining about Pogo part? | |
| I'm talking about leaving the house, of course... | |
| I just had a bit of toast, what about you? | |
| Really? Very interesting. | |
| Dear, can you help me walk down the stairs, please? | |
