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 I have a look at it, please? | |
| We'll have the mussels, the calamari, some shrimp and the grilled fish, please. | |
| Okay, I'm waiting for you, see you then. | |
| Okay, why not, if you want. | |
| That's perfect! I appreciate it, thank you so much! | |
| He looks a bit scared, because he can smell Bear, I think. | |
| And I need a ladle for the chicken stock, that's all, I suppose. | |
| Can you peel some potatoes for me? Please?! | |
| Can you pass me the wine from the fridge, please? | |
| Hello Diego, thanks for taking care of the bag. | |
| An entire house!? Way more than we pay now, for sure. | |
| Sure, no problem. | |
| Can you still check the stock room, please? | |
| Dear, can you let him finish, please!? | |
| Yes, can I have a glass of chardonnay, please? | |
| Can we see the bathroom first, please? | |
| I like Artificial Intelligence, what about you? | |
| What about the prices? | |
| Yeah, that's better I suppose, thanks. | |
| That's okay, can we do it first thing, please? | |
