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 | |
|---|---|
| And I need to change my clothes, of course. | |
| Yes, I don't like the aisle, thank you. | |
| Can you pass me the cutting board and the knife, please? | |
| Stay on the line, please... | |
| That would be nice, thank you. | |
| Can we see the kitchen first, please? | |
| Diego, can you tell me what she said last night, please? | |
| That's wonderful, thank you very much! | |
| Can you leave me alone, please! | |
| Cate with a C not a K, can you check it again, please? | |
| That's okay, can we do it first thing, please? | |
| Yes, what about them? | |
| Can you look after it carefully, please? | |
| Thank you, have a nice day! | |
| And turn the top and the bottom grills on, please. | |
| Umm, I can't remember... You had something meaty, I guess. | |
| So a bottle would be better, please. | |
| ...It was nice to meet you, too, thanks! | |
| I just need your name and mobile number, please. | |
| Can I have a look at it, please? | |
