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 give me some information about the other tenants, please? | |
| Alright, see you soon. | |
| Yes, can I have a glass of chardonnay, please? | |
| I just need your name and mobile number, please. | |
| Could you chop some onions for me? Please?! | |
| So a bottle would be better, please. | |
| Hello, Joseph, nice to meet you. | |
| Dear, can you help me walk down the stairs, please? | |
| Can you start from the beginning, please? | |
| Alright, see you Cate. | |
| I'll have another glass of wine, please. | |
| We'll have the mussels, the calamari, some shrimp and the grilled fish, please. | |
| Really? Thank you so much! | |
| That's okay, can we do it first thing, please? | |
| Can we see the bathroom first, please? | |
| I just had a bit of toast, what about you? | |
| Dude, picking up sh*t requires another tenner, see ya! | |
| Can I have one packet of cigarettes, please? | |
| Hello Dick, nice to meet you. | |
| Can you open the oven door for me, please? | |
