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 | |
|---|---|
| Yes, Cate speaking. | |
| So a bottle would be better, please. | |
| Can you open the oven door for me, please? | |
| I don't know what to say, really... | |
| Can I have a look at it, please? | |
| Can you make it bigger, please? | |
| Hi Laura, congratulations! | |
| I'm talking about leaving the house, of course... | |
| Can we have the menu, please? | |
| Can you pass me the cutting board and the knife, please? | |
| Excuse me, but what about the complaining about Pogo part? | |
| Can you clean the sink before I start washing, please? | |
| That's okay, no problem. | |
| Hello, madam, unfortunately... | |
| And I need to change my clothes, of course. | |
| Good luck for tomorrow, see you. | |
| Sorry Cate! Nice to meet you. | |
| I'll have a glass of white wine, too, please. | |
| Can we see the bathroom first, please? | |
| Then I missed my appointment at 11:00, of course. | |
