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 still check the stock room, please? | |
| Can you look after it carefully, please? | |
| Then I missed my appointment at 11:00, of course. | |
| Good luck for tomorrow, see you. | |
| And I need to change my clothes, of course. | |
| And I need a ladle for the chicken stock, that's all, I suppose. | |
| Can you open the oven door for me, please? | |
| Can I have one packet of cigarettes, please? | |
| That's okay, can we do it first thing, please? | |
| Maybe, sorry about that. | |
| Thank you, have a nice day! | |
| Can you summarize it before you go, please? | |
| To be more realistic, of course! | |
| I see, what about a tenner then? | |
| I just need your name and mobile number, please. | |
| Can we continue what we were doing please? | |
| It seems we have to, in any case... | |
| Nice to meet you, Toby! | |
| I've found 2 viewable houses, what about you? | |
| Thanks for letting me know, bye! | |
