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 | |
|---|---|
| Okay Toby, my loudmouth friend, sorry to say... | |
| And turn the top and the bottom grills on, please. | |
| Really? It wasn't obvious, thanks for clarifying! | |
| That's okay, no problem. | |
| Could you do me a favour and find us some, please? | |
| Okay, thank you very much. | |
| Yes, what about them? | |
| I'll have a glass of white wine, too, please. | |
| Can you get me 3 small beers, please? | |
| Stay on the line, please... | |
| Can you leave me alone, please! | |
| Or can you clean this one, please? | |
| See you at the station at 5. | |
| She couldn't stand seeing your ugly face anymore, I guess. | |
| ...It was nice to meet you, too, thanks! | |
| Can you clean the sink before I start washing, please? | |
| Is there any chance of getting a table, please? | |
| Can we have the menu, please? | |
| I need them finely chopped, please! | |
| If you don't have anything better to do, of course. | |
