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 I have a look at it, please? | |
| Can you give me some information about the other tenants, please? | |
| You act like a child sometimes, I have to say! | |
| Alright, if you say so! | |
| What about this one behind Iceland? | |
| Well, can you explain how you make that calculation, please? | |
| Can I have the ad number for it, please? | |
| Thank you, madam, see you then! | |
| No, I'm okay, thanks. | |
| Oh, hang on, what about the room upstairs, in your house? | |
| Sure, no problem. | |
| I'm talking about leaving the house, of course... | |
| Can you stop bothering me, please? | |
| Good luck for tomorrow, see you. | |
| Can you stop reminding me about the 10-day situation, please!? | |
| I'll have a glass of white wine, too, please. | |
| Hello, Joseph, nice to meet you. | |
| Can we have the menu, please? | |
| Dear, can you help me walk down the stairs, please? | |
| Sorry Cate! Nice to meet you. | |
