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 we see the kitchen first, please? | |
| If you don't have anything better to do, of course. | |
| Yes, somewhere comfortable, please. | |
| I'll have another glass of wine, please. | |
| Congratulations, well spotted! | |
| Thanks for letting me know, bye! | |
| And I need a ladle for the chicken stock, that's all, I suppose. | |
| Oh come on! Can we just talk about something else, please! | |
| Alright, see you soon. | |
| I'll have a glass of white wine, too, please. | |
| Can you look after it carefully, please? | |
| Or can you clean this one, please? | |
| Can you put it on the stove, please? | |
| Sure, no problem. | |
| Erm, kind of, but not exactly! | |
| What about this one behind Iceland? | |
| Sorry Cate! Nice to meet you. | |
| Nice to meet you Cate, see you later! | |
| Maybe, sorry about that. | |
| Umm, I can't remember... You had something meaty, I guess. | |
