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 | |
|---|---|
| Oh, hang on, what about the room upstairs, in your house? | |
| And it's totally burnt now, gross! | |
| Hello Jen, what's up? | |
| And I need a ladle for the chicken stock, that's all, I suppose. | |
| Can we have our drinks before the meal please? | |
| Hello sir, table for two? | |
| Can you stop bothering me, please? | |
| Sure, no problem. | |
| See you at the station at 5. | |
| What about this one behind Iceland? | |
| I'll have another glass of wine, please. | |
| Okay, thank you very much. | |
| I guess the bottle is clean, but can you wash the glass, please? | |
| He is made of wood, I believe. | |
| He looks a bit scared, because he can smell Bear, I think. | |
| I need them finely chopped, please! | |
| Can you pass me the cutting board and the knife, please? | |
| That's okay, can we do it first thing, please? | |
| Can you look after it carefully, please? | |
| It might help you to relax a bit, I hope... | |
