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 give me some information about the other tenants, please? | |
| Hello Jen, what's up? | |
| Could you do me a favour and find us some, please? | |
| Diego, can you tell me what she said last night, please? | |
| Yeah, that's better I suppose, thanks. | |
| Hello Diego, thanks for taking care of the bag. | |
| Can I have the ad number for it, please? | |
| Yes, can I have a glass of chardonnay, please? | |
| Okay Toby, my loudmouth friend, sorry to say... | |
| Thanks for letting me know, bye! | |
| I will have some fish, I think. | |
| Can we continue what we were doing please? | |
| Oh, you found some, thank you very much! | |
| Can you open the oven door for me, please? | |
| Yes, some prawn crackers and some spring rolls, please. | |
| Is there any chance of getting a table, please? | |
| Can you leave me alone, please! | |
| Or can you clean this one, please? | |
| Can I have a look at it, please? | |
| Can you peel some potatoes for me? Please?! | |
