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 put it on the stove, please? | |
| We'll have a bottle of chardonnay and a bottle of sauvignon blanc, thanks Mike. | |
| I'll have a glass of white wine, too, please. | |
| Sure, no problem. | |
| Really? Very interesting. | |
| And turn the top and the bottom grills on, please. | |
| Maybe later, that's all for now, thank you! | |
| I don't think I would leave my cat to get a room, thank you! | |
| I was sleeping before you woke me up, what's up? | |
| Congratulations, well spotted! | |
| Yes, but can we cut them in cubes, please? | |
| It seems we have to, in any case... | |
| Can we have our drinks before the meal please? | |
| Good night, see you later. | |
| Hi Rocco, we're okay, thanks. | |
| You are being very generous dear, thanks, what about this... | |
| Oh, hang on, what about the room upstairs, in your house? | |
| We have to preheat the oven, can you turn it on, please? | |
| Can you clean the sink before I start washing, please? | |
| I'm able to do both at the same time, dear, no worries! | |
