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 look after it carefully, please? | |
| Thanks for letting me know, bye! | |
| What about this one behind Iceland? | |
| Good night, see you later. | |
| I'll have 20, please. | |
| Sounds nice, can you show us the room, please? | |
| Can you open the oven door for me, please? | |
| Can you stop reminding me about the 10-day situation, please!? | |
| He is made of wood, I believe. | |
| More or less? | |
| If you don't have anything better to do, of course. | |
| Could you do me a favour and find us some, please? | |
| Oh, you mean Mike, I guess. | |
| What about the prices? | |
| Can I have the ad number for it, please? | |
| Really? It wasn't obvious, thanks for clarifying! | |
| I will have some fish, I think. | |
| I don't know what to say, really... | |
| Could you chop some onions for me? Please?! | |
| That's okay, can we do it first thing, please? | |
