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 | |
|---|---|
| Stay on the line, please... | |
| I was sleeping before you woke me up, what's up? | |
| I just had a bit of toast, what about you? | |
| What about you? | |
| And I need to change my clothes, of course. | |
| Can you start from the beginning, please? | |
| Sounds nice, can you show us the room, please? | |
| Hello sir, table for two? | |
| Hello Dick, nice to meet you. | |
| Dear, can you help me walk down the stairs, please? | |
| Alright, see you Cate. | |
| It seems we have to, in any case... | |
| Is there any chance of getting a table, please? | |
| I'm able to do both at the same time, dear, no worries! | |
| Well done, very clever! | |
| Yes, what about them? | |
| Can you open the oven door for me, please? | |
| Oh, you found some, thank you very much! | |
| Or can you clean this one, please? | |
| And I need a ladle for the chicken stock, that's all, I suppose. | |
