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 | |
|---|---|
| I will have some fish, I think. | |
| Can I take your name and mobile number, please? | |
| We have to preheat the oven, can you turn it on, please? | |
| Really? Thank you so much! | |
| Alright, see you Cate. | |
| I don't think I would leave my cat to get a room, thank you! | |
| Can you start from the beginning, please? | |
| I just had a bit of toast, what about you? | |
| What about you? | |
| Yes, what about them? | |
| Okay, thank you very much. | |
| What's her name, by the way? | |
| I don't know what to say, really... | |
| And turn the top and the bottom grills on, please. | |
| Could you do me a favour and find us some, please? | |
| I'm Cate, nice to meet you, Mike. | |
| Hello Dick, nice to meet you. | |
| Yes, can I have a glass of chardonnay, please? | |
| Can we see the kitchen first, please? | |
| See you later, Nick. | |
