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 | |
|---|---|
| Hi Laura, congratulations! | |
| Can I have the ad number for it, please? | |
| I just had a bit of toast, what about you? | |
| See you at the station at 5. | |
| I don't think I would leave my cat to get a room, thank you! | |
| Can you give me some information about the other tenants, please? | |
| Yes, Cate speaking. | |
| Hello Jen, what's up? | |
| She couldn't stand seeing your ugly face anymore, I guess. | |
| Cate with a C not a K, can you check it again, please? | |
| That would be nice, thank you. | |
| Can we see the bathroom first, please? | |
| I need them finely chopped, please! | |
| That's wonderful, thank you very much! | |
| Can we have the menu, please? | |
| Alright, see you soon. | |
| Can you pass me the cutting board and the knife, please? | |
| I'll have another glass of wine, please. | |
| Sorry Cate! Nice to meet you. | |
| And turn the top and the bottom grills on, please. | |
