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 | |
|---|---|
| I just need your name and mobile number, please. | |
| Can you look after it carefully, please? | |
| Hello Diego, thanks for taking care of the bag. | |
| That's wonderful, thank you very much! | |
| Really? It wasn't obvious, thanks for clarifying! | |
| Oh come on! Can we just talk about something else, please! | |
| No, just a regular one, 4 or 5 pounds, I guess. | |
| Can you give me some information about the other tenants, please? | |
| Cate with a C not a K, can you check it again, please? | |
| Excuse me, but what about the complaining about Pogo part? | |
| Okay, I'm waiting for you, see you then. | |
| Can you put it on the stove, please? | |
| Better late than never! | |
| I really have to go now, see you there, kisses... | |
| You are being very generous dear, thanks, what about this... | |
| Can you pass me the wine from the fridge, please? | |
| Can you start from the beginning, please? | |
| Hello, Joseph, nice to meet you. | |
| Or can you clean this one, please? | |
| I just had a bit of toast, what about you? | |
