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 | |
|---|---|
| Is there any chance of getting a table, please? | |
| What about you? | |
| I just had a bit of toast, what about you? | |
| Can you get me 3 small beers, please? | |
| And it's totally burnt now, gross! | |
| Or can you clean this one, please? | |
| Nice to meet you, Toby! | |
| See you at the station at 5. | |
| I'll have another glass of wine, please. | |
| Really? It wasn't obvious, thanks for clarifying! | |
| That would be nice, see you tomorrow then. | |
| We have to preheat the oven, can you turn it on, please? | |
| Can you pass me the cutting board and the knife, please? | |
| Better late than never! | |
| Nice to meet you Cate, see you later! | |
| And I need to change my clothes, of course. | |
| Can we see the bathroom first, please? | |
| Can you still check the stock room, please? | |
| Can you clean the sink before I start washing, please? | |
| Alright, see you then. | |
