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 | |
|---|---|
| Alright, see you then. | |
| Can you clean the sink before I start washing, please? | |
| Dear, can you let him finish, please!? | |
| Can you put it on the stove, please? | |
| Can we have the menu, please? | |
| To be more realistic, of course! | |
| Okay, thank you very much. | |
| Really? It wasn't obvious, thanks for clarifying! | |
| Alright, see you soon. | |
| Sorry Cate! Nice to meet you. | |
| And turn the top and the bottom grills on, please. | |
| Can you pass me the wine from the fridge, please? | |
| I'm Cate, nice to meet you, Mike. | |
| Then I missed my appointment at 11:00, of course. | |
| I'll have 20, please. | |
| Good luck for tomorrow, see you. | |
| I'm able to do both at the same time, dear, no worries! | |
| I am okay, thanks. | |
| Hello Diego, thanks for taking care of the bag. | |
| Yes, I don't like the aisle, thank you. | |
