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 | |
|---|---|
| You're welcome! | |
| Can you summarize it before you go, please? | |
| Hi Rocco, we're okay, thanks. | |
| Is there any chance of getting a table, please? | |
| Can we see the bathroom first, please? | |
| Can you stop bothering me, please? | |
| Oh come on! Can we just talk about something else, please! | |
| ...Oh yes, I want to talk to my mum, I mean Mrs. Jones, please! | |
| Can I have the ad number for it, please? | |
| Could you chop some onions for me? Please?! | |
| That would be nice, see you tomorrow then. | |
| Can you look after it carefully, please? | |
| Really? Thank you so much! | |
| Can you peel some potatoes for me? Please?! | |
| It might help you to relax a bit, I hope... | |
| Can you put it on the stove, please? | |
| Dude, picking up sh*t requires another tenner, see ya! | |
| So a bottle would be better, please. | |
| Dear, can you help me walk down the stairs, please? | |
| I'm talking about leaving the house, of course... | |
