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 | |
|---|---|
| I just had a bit of toast, what about you? | |
| Is there any chance of getting a table, please? | |
| Good night, see you later. | |
| I don't think I would leave my cat to get a room, thank you! | |
| That would be nice, see you tomorrow then. | |
| Stay on the line, please... | |
| Can I have one packet of cigarettes, please? | |
| I guess the bottle is clean, but can you wash the glass, please? | |
| More or less? | |
| Can you pass me the cutting board and the knife, please? | |
| I will have some fish, I think. | |
| Can you still check the stock room, please? | |
| Can you give me some information about the other tenants, please? | |
| Alright, see you Cate. | |
| Yes, what about them? | |
| And turn the top and the bottom grills on, please. | |
| Okay Toby, my loudmouth friend, sorry to say... | |
| See you at the station at 5. | |
| He is made of wood, I believe. | |
| Okay, why not, if you want. | |
