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 | |
|---|---|
| Cate with a C not a K, can you check it again, please? | |
| Could you do me a favour and find us some, please? | |
| Yes, but can we cut them in cubes, please? | |
| I don't know what to say, really... | |
| Can you make it bigger, please? | |
| Thank you, have a nice day! | |
| Umm, my first choice would be Camden Lock, I guess. | |
| Congratulations, well spotted! | |
| Hello, Joseph, nice to meet you. | |
| I've found 2 viewable houses, what about you? | |
| Is there any chance of getting a table, please? | |
| Can you put it on the stove, please? | |
| Yeah, that's better I suppose, thanks. | |
| I'm talking about leaving the house, of course... | |
| If you don't have anything better to do, of course. | |
| Can we continue what we were doing please? | |
| Can you give me some information about the other tenants, please? | |
| Okay, see you! | |
| Hello, can we order our meals, please? | |
| That's wonderful, thank you very much! | |
