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? | |
| Could you chop some onions for me? Please?! | |
| I'll have 20, please. | |
| Yes, some prawn crackers and some spring rolls, please. | |
| If you don't have anything better to do, of course. | |
| I don't know what to say, really... | |
| Congratulations, well spotted! | |
| What about you, Mike? | |
| Could you do me a favour and find us some, please? | |
| And turn the top and the bottom grills on, please. | |
| Nice to meet you Cate, see you later! | |
| Then I missed my appointment at 11:00, of course. | |
| Hello, can we order our meals, please? | |
| Dear, can you let him finish, please!? | |
| Can you make it bigger, please? | |
| And it's totally burnt now, gross! | |
| It might help you to relax a bit, I hope... | |
| I've found 2 viewable houses, what about you? | |
| Can you peel some potatoes for me? Please?! | |
| I am okay, thanks. | |
