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 | |
|---|---|
| Sounds nice, can you show us the room, please? | |
| Maybe, sorry about that. | |
| Cate, I'm taking my bag with me, so no need to worry. | |
| Thank you, madam, see you then! | |
| See you at the station at 5. | |
| Can I have a look at it, please? | |
| Can we have our drinks before the meal please? | |
| Good luck for tomorrow, see you. | |
| Can you look after it carefully, please? | |
| Dear, can you help me walk down the stairs, please? | |
| Can you peel some potatoes for me? Please?! | |
| I am fine, thank you. | |
| That would be nice, thank you. | |
| Can we continue what we were doing please? | |
| Sorry Cate! Nice to meet you. | |
| Hello Jen, what's up? | |
| We'll have a bottle of chardonnay and a bottle of sauvignon blanc, thanks Mike. | |
| Finally, you've got your precious rice, congratulations! | |
| You act like a child sometimes, I have to say! | |
| Really? Thank you so much! | |
