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 | |
|---|---|
| Oh, hang on, what about the room upstairs, in your house? | |
| Can I take your name and mobile number, please? | |
| Maybe, sorry about that. | |
| What's up guys, how is it going? | |
| That's okay for now, thank you. | |
| I'm able to do both at the same time, dear, no worries! | |
| Yes, can I have a glass of chardonnay, please? | |
| I don't know, maybe, I suppose so. | |
| We have to preheat the oven, can you turn it on, please? | |
| Can we have our drinks before the meal please? | |
| That's wonderful, thank you very much! | |
| I've found 2 viewable houses, what about you? | |
| Yes, but can we cut them in cubes, please? | |
| Cate, I'm taking my bag with me, so no need to worry. | |
| Can we see the bathroom first, please? | |
| Can you open the oven door for me, please? | |
| Okay Toby, my loudmouth friend, sorry to say... | |
| See you at the station at 5. | |
| Good luck for tomorrow, see you. | |
| Diego! You little b*stard. | |
