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 pass me the wine from the fridge, please? | |
| Okay Toby, my loudmouth friend, sorry to say... | |
| Can you open the oven door for me, please? | |
| Can we see the bathroom first, please? | |
| Really? Very interesting. | |
| Can we have our drinks before the meal please? | |
| What about you, Mike? | |
| I guess the bottle is clean, but can you wash the glass, please? | |
| Alright, see you Cate. | |
| Can you look after it carefully, please? | |
| Nice to meet you Cate, see you later! | |
| See you at the station at 5. | |
| Erm, kind of, but not exactly! | |
| Dear, can you help me walk down the stairs, please? | |
| See you later, Nick. | |
| So a bottle would be better, please. | |
| Hello Dick, nice to meet you. | |
| Really? It wasn't obvious, thanks for clarifying! | |
| Yes, I don't like the aisle, thank you. | |
| Can we see the kitchen first, please? | |
