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? | |
| I need them finely chopped, please! | |
| To be more realistic, of course! | |
| I don't know, maybe, I suppose so. | |
| What about you? | |
| You act like a child sometimes, I have to say! | |
| Hello, I'd like to book a table for two for tonight, please. | |
| Yes, can I have a glass of chardonnay, please? | |
| Can you pass me the cutting board and the knife, please? | |
| Alright, see you soon. | |
| Could you do me a favour and find us some, please? | |
| I am fine, thank you. | |
| He looks a bit scared, because he can smell Bear, I think. | |
| I just had a bit of toast, what about you? | |
| I'm talking about leaving the house, of course... | |
| Better late than never! | |
| Yes, I don't like the aisle, thank you. | |
| Maybe later, that's all for now, thank you! | |
| Can we see the bathroom first, please? | |
| Can you make it bigger, please? | |
