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, can I have a glass of chardonnay, please? | |
| Can you open the oven door for me, please? | |
| Okay, see you! | |
| Diego, can you tell me what she said last night, please? | |
| Or can you clean this one, please? | |
| See you at the station at 5. | |
| Well, can you explain how you make that calculation, please? | |
| Hello, madam, unfortunately... | |
| Umm, my first choice would be Camden Lock, I guess. | |
| I don't know, maybe, I suppose so. | |
| I don't think I would leave my cat to get a room, thank you! | |
| Could you do me a favour and find us some, please? | |
| Can we see the kitchen first, please? | |
| Can you stop reminding me about the 10-day situation, please!? | |
| Really? Thank you so much! | |
| Yes, but can we cut them in cubes, please? | |
| I'm talking about leaving the house, of course... | |
| Can you put it on the stove, please? | |
| An entire house!? Way more than we pay now, for sure. | |
| Hm, yes, can I get £20 cashback, please? | |
