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 | |
|---|---|
| Can you look after it carefully, please? | |
| And I need a ladle for the chicken stock, that's all, I suppose. | |
| He looks a bit scared, because he can smell Bear, I think. | |
| Stay on the line, please... | |
| That would be nice, see you tomorrow then. | |
| That's okay, can we do it first thing, please? | |
| Yes, what about them? | |
| Oh, hang on, what about the room upstairs, in your house? | |
| I'm Cate, nice to meet you, Mike. | |
| Well done, very clever! | |
| It might help you to relax a bit, I hope... | |
| Sure, no problem. | |
| And turn the top and the bottom grills on, please. | |
| You're welcome! | |
| Diego, can you tell me what she said last night, please? | |
| See you at the station at 5. | |
| Alright! See you, bye. | |
| Can you put it on the stove, please? | |
| Yes, some prawn crackers and some spring rolls, please. | |
| Can you summarize it before you go, please? | |
