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? | |
| What about you? | |
| Can we see the bathroom first, please? | |
| It might help you to relax a bit, I hope... | |
| And I need to change my clothes, of course. | |
| Can you stop bothering me, please? | |
| Can you make it bigger, please? | |
| We have to preheat the oven, can you turn it on, please? | |
| Can you peel some potatoes for me? Please?! | |
| Can you still check the stock room, please? | |
| See you later, Nick. | |
| Can you pass me the cutting board and the knife, please? | |
| And turn the top and the bottom grills on, please. | |
| I'm talking about leaving the house, of course... | |
| Okay Toby, my loudmouth friend, sorry to say... | |
| Maybe later, that's all for now, thank you! | |
| Nice to meet you Cate, see you later! | |
| Congratulations, well spotted! | |
| I've found 2 viewable houses, what about you? | |
| Can I take your name and mobile number, please? | |
