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 | |
|---|---|
| I'll have a glass of white wine, too, please. | |
| Yes, somewhere comfortable, please. | |
| Well, can you explain how you make that calculation, please? | |
| I really have to go now, see you there, kisses... | |
| And I need to change my clothes, of course. | |
| Good night, see you later. | |
| Okay, thank you very much. | |
| It might help you to relax a bit, I hope... | |
| Maybe, sorry about that. | |
| We have to preheat the oven, can you turn it on, please? | |
| That's okay, can we do it first thing, please? | |
| Can I have the ad number for it, please? | |
| Can you give me some information about the other tenants, please? | |
| He is made of wood, I believe. | |
| Can you peel some potatoes for me? Please?! | |
| See you at the station at 5. | |
| That's wonderful, thank you very much! | |
| Really? Thank you so much! | |
| What's her name, by the way? | |
| Okay, I'm waiting for you, see you then. | |
