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 | |
|---|---|
| See you later, Nick. | |
| Oh come on! Can we just talk about something else, please! | |
| Can you open the oven door for me, please? | |
| Can you stop bothering me, please? | |
| Sounds nice, can you show us the room, please? | |
| Sorry Cate! Nice to meet you. | |
| Or can you clean this one, please? | |
| Can we have the menu, please? | |
| Since they use my stuff we can *borrow* some of their bread, I think. | |
| Hi Laura, congratulations! | |
| Dear, can you help me walk down the stairs, please? | |
| Yes, somewhere comfortable, please. | |
| Yes, can I have a glass of chardonnay, please? | |
| What's up guys, how is it going? | |
| That's okay for now, thank you. | |
| I just need your name and mobile number, please. | |
| An entire house!? Way more than we pay now, for sure. | |
| I am okay, thanks. | |
| Maybe, sorry about that. | |
| Can I have a look at it, please? | |
