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 | |
|---|---|
| Yes, but can we cut them in cubes, please? | |
| Sorry Cate! Nice to meet you. | |
| Oh, hang on, what about the room upstairs, in your house? | |
| ...Oh yes, I want to talk to my mum, I mean Mrs. Jones, please! | |
| Really? Thank you so much! | |
| Hello, Joseph, nice to meet you. | |
| Sounds nice, can you show us the room, please? | |
| You act like a child sometimes, I have to say! | |
| Can you open the oven door for me, please? | |
| What about the prices? | |
| I'll have a glass of white wine, too, please. | |
| You're welcome! | |
| Good night, see you later. | |
| Oh, you mean Mike, I guess. | |
| Oh come on! Can we just talk about something else, please! | |
| Hello Diego, thanks for taking care of the bag. | |
| Can I take your name and mobile number, please? | |
| Can you start from the beginning, please? | |
| Can you clean the sink before I start washing, please? | |
| Okay Toby, my loudmouth friend, sorry to say... | |
