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 you clean the sink before I start washing, please? | |
| Can you pass me the wine from the fridge, please? | |
| Can I have a look at it, please? | |
| That's okay, can we do it first thing, please? | |
| You are being very generous dear, thanks, what about this... | |
| Can you make it bigger, please? | |
| Yeah, that's better I suppose, thanks. | |
| I don't know, maybe, I suppose so. | |
| I don't know what to say, really... | |
| What's her name, by the way? | |
| Or can you clean this one, please? | |
| That's perfect! I appreciate it, thank you so much! | |
| Really? Very interesting. | |
| Nice to meet you, Toby! | |
| Well done, very clever! | |
| Can you leave me alone, please! | |
| Umm, my first choice would be Camden Lock, I guess. | |
| Okay, why not, if you want. | |
| ...Oh yes, I want to talk to my mum, I mean Mrs. Jones, please! | |
| Can you summarize it before you go, please? | |
