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'll have a glass of white wine, too, please. | |
| Can we see the bathroom first, please? | |
| Can you look after it carefully, please? | |
| Can you still check the stock room, please? | |
| Hello Jen, what's up? | |
| We'll have the mussels, the calamari, some shrimp and the grilled fish, please. | |
| We have to preheat the oven, can you turn it on, please? | |
| Then I missed my appointment at 11:00, of course. | |
| Maybe, sorry about that. | |
| Thank you, have a nice day! | |
| I will have some fish, I think. | |
| That's okay, can we do it first thing, please? | |
| I see, what about a tenner then? | |
| He looks a bit scared, because he can smell Bear, I think. | |
| Can you open the oven door for me, please? | |
| No, I don't need anything, thanks. | |
| Can you peel some potatoes for me? Please?! | |
| Can you start from the beginning, please? | |
| Yes, Cate speaking. | |
| To be more realistic, of course! | |
