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 summarize it before you go, please? | |
| Hello, Joseph, nice to meet you. | |
| Or can you clean this one, please? | |
| Can you stop bothering me, please? | |
| Can you open the oven door for me, please? | |
| Okay, why not, if you want. | |
| Hm, yes, can I get £20 cashback, please? | |
| I see, what about a tenner then? | |
| Can you stop reminding me about the 10-day situation, please!? | |
| Can I have one packet of cigarettes, please? | |
| That would be nice, thank you. | |
| That's okay, can we do it first thing, please? | |
| That's perfect! I appreciate it, thank you so much! | |
| I'm talking about leaving the house, of course... | |
| He is made of wood, I believe. | |
| Diego, can you tell me what she said last night, please? | |
| I will have some fish, I think. | |
| More or less? | |
| Umm... That's right, how did I forget that? How stupid I am... | |
| It might help you to relax a bit, I hope... | |
