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 | |
|---|---|
| That's perfect! I appreciate it, thank you so much! | |
| I guess the bottle is clean, but can you wash the glass, please? | |
| Hi Laura, congratulations! | |
| Could you chop some onions for me? Please?! | |
| Can we have our drinks before the meal please? | |
| Oh, you found some, thank you very much! | |
| We have to preheat the oven, can you turn it on, please? | |
| See you at the station at 5. | |
| Okay Toby, my loudmouth friend, sorry to say... | |
| I just need your name and mobile number, please. | |
| Well done, very clever! | |
| ...Oh yes, I want to talk to my mum, I mean Mrs. Jones, please! | |
| Nice to meet you, Toby! | |
| Dear, can you let him finish, please!? | |
| That's okay, can we do it first thing, please? | |
| Sounds nice, can you show us the room, please? | |
| I don't think I would leave my cat to get a room, thank you! | |
| Can you put it on the stove, please? | |
| That's wonderful, thank you very much! | |
| Can we continue what we were doing please? | |
