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 okay, can we do it first thing, please? | |
| I guess the bottle is clean, but can you wash the glass, please? | |
| Dear, can you help me walk down the stairs, please? | |
| Thank you, madam, see you then! | |
| Alright, if you say so! | |
| I will have some fish, I think. | |
| What about this one behind Iceland? | |
| Can I have a look at it, please? | |
| We have to preheat the oven, can you turn it on, please? | |
| Alright, see you soon. | |
| Can you summarize it before you go, please? | |
| I need them finely chopped, please! | |
| Can you still check the stock room, please? | |
| Hi Laura, congratulations! | |
| Can you make it bigger, please? | |
| Okay, see you! | |
| Can I have the ad number for it, please? | |
| Oh, hang on, what about the room upstairs, in your house? | |
| Really? It wasn't obvious, thanks for clarifying! | |
| Then I missed my appointment at 11:00, of course. | |
