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 clean the sink before I start washing, please? | |
| Can you put it on the stove, please? | |
| Alright! See you, bye. | |
| Cate, I'm taking my bag with me, so no need to worry. | |
| Can you peel some potatoes for me? Please?! | |
| Okay, thank you very much. | |
| We'll have a bottle of chardonnay and a bottle of sauvignon blanc, thanks Mike. | |
| Can you summarize it before you go, please? | |
| Erm, kind of, but not exactly! | |
| So a bottle would be better, please. | |
| More or less? | |
| Well, can you explain how you make that calculation, please? | |
| Or can you clean this one, please? | |
| Can I have the ad number for it, please? | |
| Sorry Cate! Nice to meet you. | |
| Dear, can you help me walk down the stairs, please? | |
| You act like a child sometimes, I have to say! | |
| Good luck for tomorrow, see you. | |
| That's okay, can we do it first thing, please? | |
| Hi Rocco, we're okay, thanks. | |
