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 | |
|---|---|
| Could you chop some onions for me? Please?! | |
| Can I have a look at it, please? | |
| Can you open the oven door for me, please? | |
| An entire house!? Way more than we pay now, for sure. | |
| Thank you, madam, see you then! | |
| Congratulations, well spotted! | |
| Sorry Cate! Nice to meet you. | |
| I was sleeping before you woke me up, what's up? | |
| You too, byee! | |
| Yes, can I have a glass of chardonnay, please? | |
| Can you make it bigger, please? | |
| Erm, kind of, but not exactly! | |
| Can you summarize it before you go, please? | |
| Well, can you explain how you make that calculation, please? | |
| Can you pass me the wine from the fridge, please? | |
| Hi Laura, congratulations! | |
| Stay on the line, please... | |
| Alright, see you soon. | |
| He looks a bit scared, because he can smell Bear, I think. | |
| Really? It wasn't obvious, thanks for clarifying! | |
