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 | |
|---|---|
| Can you still check the stock room, please? | |
| Dear, can you let him finish, please!? | |
| Oh, hang on, what about the room upstairs, in your house? | |
| Can you make it bigger, please? | |
| That's okay, no problem. | |
| Sorry Cate! Nice to meet you. | |
| I guess the bottle is clean, but can you wash the glass, please? | |
| ...It was nice to meet you, too, thanks! | |
| What about you, Mike? | |
| Can you put it on the stove, please? | |
| Dear, can you help me walk down the stairs, please? | |
| Can you summarize it before you go, please? | |
| I just had a bit of toast, what about you? | |
| Yes, what about them? | |
| I'm Cate, nice to meet you, Mike. | |
| Better late than never! | |
| Sounds nice, can you show us the room, please? | |
| Can you start from the beginning, please? | |
| Nice to meet you, Toby! | |
| Umm, my first choice would be Camden Lock, I guess. | |
