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 | |
|---|---|
| Yes, but can we cut them in cubes, please? | |
| Yeah, that's better I suppose, thanks. | |
| Well done, very clever! | |
| Yes, can I have a glass of chardonnay, please? | |
| If you don't have anything better to do, of course. | |
| I'm able to do both at the same time, dear, no worries! | |
| Can we have our drinks before the meal please? | |
| Excuse me, but what about the complaining about Pogo part? | |
| And turn the top and the bottom grills on, please. | |
| Can you start from the beginning, please? | |
| Hello, can we order our meals, please? | |
| More or less? | |
| So a bottle would be better, please. | |
| Can you put it on the stove, please? | |
| What about you? | |
| That's wonderful, thank you very much! | |
| He is made of wood, I believe. | |
| Yes, what about them? | |
| No, I'm okay, thanks. | |
| Can you open the oven door for me, please? | |
