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 | |
|---|---|
| Dear, can you let him finish, please!? | |
| We have to preheat the oven, can you turn it on, please? | |
| So a bottle would be better, please. | |
| I guess the bottle is clean, but can you wash the glass, please? | |
| Can you give me some information about the other tenants, please? | |
| That's okay, can we do it first thing, please? | |
| I really have to go now, see you there, kisses... | |
| I don't think I would leave my cat to get a room, thank you! | |
| You act like a child sometimes, I have to say! | |
| Well, can you explain how you make that calculation, please? | |
| And I need a ladle for the chicken stock, that's all, I suppose. | |
| Can you open the oven door for me, please? | |
| Diego! You little b*stard. | |
| I'll have another glass of wine, please. | |
| It seems we have to, in any case... | |
| I was sleeping before you woke me up, what's up? | |
| Can we see the kitchen first, please? | |
| Oh, you mean Mike, I guess. | |
| Excuse me, but what about the complaining about Pogo part? | |
| Oh, hang on, what about the room upstairs, in your house? | |
