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 | |
|---|---|
| Can I have the ad number for it, please? | |
| We'll have the mussels, the calamari, some shrimp and the grilled fish, please. | |
| Nice to meet you, Toby! | |
| Cate with a C not a K, can you check it again, please? | |
| Can you stop reminding me about the 10-day situation, please!? | |
| Can you pass me the wine from the fridge, please? | |
| And it's totally burnt now, gross! | |
| Oh, hang on, what about the room upstairs, in your house? | |
| Yes, what about them? | |
| I'm Cate, nice to meet you, Mike. | |
| Hi Rocco, we're okay, thanks. | |
| He is made of wood, I believe. | |
| Can you summarize it before you go, please? | |
| Could you do me a favour and find us some, please? | |
| Sure, no problem. | |
| Can you look after it carefully, please? | |
| Umm... That's right, how did I forget that? How stupid I am... | |
| More or less? | |
| I was sleeping before you woke me up, what's up? | |
| What's her name, by the way? | |
