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 we see the bathroom first, please? | |
| Can you make it bigger, please? | |
| I'm able to do both at the same time, dear, no worries! | |
| I don't think I would leave my cat to get a room, thank you! | |
| Cate with a C not a K, can you check it again, please? | |
| Can you open the oven door for me, please? | |
| Alright, see you then. | |
| ...It was nice to meet you, too, thanks! | |
| Can I take your name and mobile number, please? | |
| Could you do me a favour and find us some, please? | |
| Thanks for your kind wishes. | |
| It seems we have to, in any case... | |
| It might help you to relax a bit, I hope... | |
| What's up guys, how is it going? | |
| Yeah, that's better I suppose, thanks. | |
| See you later, Nick. | |
| Hi Rocco, we're okay, thanks. | |
| Diego, can you tell me what she said last night, please? | |
| Erm, kind of, but not exactly! | |
| I really have to go now, see you there, kisses... | |
