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? | |
| I'll have another glass of wine, please. | |
| Thanks for your kind wishes. | |
| Can you pass me the cutting board and the knife, please? | |
| Can you leave me alone, please! | |
| I need them finely chopped, please! | |
| Can you pass me the wine from the fridge, please? | |
| Can you put it on the stove, please? | |
| Really? It wasn't obvious, thanks for clarifying! | |
| Sounds nice, can you show us the room, please? | |
| I'm talking about leaving the house, of course... | |
| Good luck for tomorrow, see you. | |
| What's her name, by the way? | |
| Hello, Joseph, nice to meet you. | |
| Can you still check the stock room, please? | |
| Can we have our drinks before the meal please? | |
| It might help you to relax a bit, I hope... | |
| Can we see the kitchen first, please? | |
| Okay, why not, if you want. | |
| That would be nice, see you tomorrow then. | |
