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 give me some information about the other tenants, please? | |
| Can you clean the sink before I start washing, please? | |
| So a bottle would be better, please. | |
| That would be nice, thank you. | |
| Alright, see you Cate. | |
| Nice to meet you Cate, see you later! | |
| Well done, very clever! | |
| I will have some fish, I think. | |
| Can you look after it carefully, please? | |
| Can you leave me alone, please! | |
| It seems we have to, in any case... | |
| Can you open the oven door for me, please? | |
| I don't know, maybe, I suppose so. | |
| You are being very generous dear, thanks, what about this... | |
| Sounds nice, can you show us the room, please? | |
| Cate with a C not a K, can you check it again, please? | |
| No, just a regular one, 4 or 5 pounds, I guess. | |
| Better late than never! | |
| What's her name, by the way? | |
| And it's totally burnt now, gross! | |
