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 | |
|---|---|
| That's perfect! I appreciate it, thank you so much! | |
| Hm, yes, can I get £20 cashback, please? | |
| Can you open the oven door for me, please? | |
| Better late than never! | |
| Hello, Joseph, nice to meet you. | |
| I guess the bottle is clean, but can you wash the glass, please? | |
| Hello Diego, thanks for taking care of the bag. | |
| Can we continue what we were doing please? | |
| Alright! See you, bye. | |
| Yes, can I have a glass of chardonnay, please? | |
| Can you put it on the stove, please? | |
| Can we see the kitchen first, please? | |
| No, just a regular one, 4 or 5 pounds, I guess. | |
| See you at the station at 5. | |
| What about you, Mike? | |
| Can you look after it carefully, please? | |
| Okay, why not, if you want. | |
| Hello Jen, what's up? | |
| That would be nice, thank you. | |
| Yes, but can we cut them in cubes, please? | |
