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'm talking about leaving the house, of course... | |
| What about you? | |
| Could you do me a favour and find us some, please? | |
| Can you leave me alone, please! | |
| Can you pass me the wine from the fridge, please? | |
| Can you put it on the stove, please? | |
| See you later, Nick. | |
| Well, can you explain how you make that calculation, please? | |
| Maybe, sorry about that. | |
| And turn the top and the bottom grills on, please. | |
| He looks a bit scared, because he can smell Bear, I think. | |
| Can you start from the beginning, please? | |
| Thanks for letting me know, bye! | |
| Yes, but can we cut them in cubes, please? | |
| Can we see the kitchen first, please? | |
| Yes, Cate speaking. | |
| Hi Laura, congratulations! | |
| I am okay, thanks. | |
| And I need to change my clothes, of course. | |
| Yes, some prawn crackers and some spring rolls, please. | |
