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 | |
|---|---|
| That would be nice, see you tomorrow then. | |
| Can you look after it carefully, please? | |
| Can I have the ad number for it, please? | |
| Can you put it on the stove, please? | |
| Can I have a look at it, please? | |
| Good luck for tomorrow, see you. | |
| Or can you clean this one, please? | |
| If you don't have anything better to do, of course. | |
| Really? It wasn't obvious, thanks for clarifying! | |
| It might help you to relax a bit, I hope... | |
| I'll have another glass of wine, please. | |
| Can we have the menu, please? | |
| Really? Very interesting. | |
| Umm... That's right, how did I forget that? How stupid I am... | |
| Can I take your name and mobile number, please? | |
| I don't think I would leave my cat to get a room, thank you! | |
| No, I don't need anything, thanks. | |
| Diego! You little b*stard. | |
| And I need to change my clothes, of course. | |
| That's wonderful, thank you very much! | |
