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 | |
|---|---|
| Hello, can we order our meals, please? | |
| Can you summarize it before you go, please? | |
| Hi Laura, congratulations! | |
| Yes, what about them? | |
| Or can you clean this one, please? | |
| Finally, you've got your precious rice, congratulations! | |
| Yes, some prawn crackers and some spring rolls, please. | |
| ...It was nice to meet you, too, thanks! | |
| Can we see the bathroom first, please? | |
| That would be the worst, I guess. | |
| Well, can you explain how you make that calculation, please? | |
| And it's totally burnt now, gross! | |
| Since they use my stuff we can *borrow* some of their bread, I think. | |
| Diego, can you tell me what she said last night, please? | |
| Yes, Cate speaking. | |
| Yes, but can we cut them in cubes, please? | |
| Oh, hang on, what about the room upstairs, in your house? | |
| Maybe later, that's all for now, thank you! | |
| Can you pass me the wine from the fridge, please? | |
| It seems we have to, in any case... | |
