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 | |
|---|---|
| To be more realistic, of course! | |
| Can you pass me the cutting board and the knife, please? | |
| It might help you to relax a bit, I hope... | |
| Hello sir, table for two? | |
| Can we have our drinks before the meal please? | |
| Umm... That's right, how did I forget that? How stupid I am... | |
| I'll have a glass of white wine, too, please. | |
| We have to preheat the oven, can you turn it on, please? | |
| And I need a ladle for the chicken stock, that's all, I suppose. | |
| Okay, why not, if you want. | |
| You too, byee! | |
| Can you still check the stock room, please? | |
| She couldn't stand seeing your ugly face anymore, I guess. | |
| An entire house!? Way more than we pay now, for sure. | |
| Hi Laura, congratulations! | |
| Can you give me some information about the other tenants, please? | |
| And turn the top and the bottom grills on, please. | |
| I'll have 20, please. | |
| Alright! See you, bye. | |
| I just had a bit of toast, what about you? | |
