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 | |
|---|---|
| I don't think I would leave my cat to get a room, thank you! | |
| Yeah, that's better I suppose, thanks. | |
| Can you pass me the cutting board and the knife, please? | |
| Well done, very clever! | |
| And turn the top and the bottom grills on, please. | |
| Yes, can I have a glass of chardonnay, please? | |
| What about the prices? | |
| What about you, Mike? | |
| I don't know, maybe, I suppose so. | |
| Can you stop reminding me about the 10-day situation, please!? | |
| It seems we have to, in any case... | |
| So a bottle would be better, please. | |
| Yes, Cate speaking. | |
| He is made of wood, I believe. | |
| What about you? | |
| And I need to change my clothes, of course. | |
| Dear, can you help me walk down the stairs, please? | |
| I just had a bit of toast, what about you? | |
| That's okay for now, thank you. | |
| Diego, can you tell me what she said last night, please? | |
