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 | |
|---|---|
| Alright! See you, bye. | |
| Diego, can you tell me what she said last night, please? | |
| That's okay, can we do it first thing, please? | |
| Okay, I'm waiting for you, see you then. | |
| I need them finely chopped, please! | |
| I just need your name and mobile number, please. | |
| It might help you to relax a bit, I hope... | |
| Can you pass me the wine from the fridge, please? | |
| Can you stop bothering me, please? | |
| And turn the top and the bottom grills on, please. | |
| I was sleeping before you woke me up, what's up? | |
| Alright, see you soon. | |
| Hello, can we order our meals, please? | |
| We have to preheat the oven, can you turn it on, please? | |
| What's up guys, how is it going? | |
| If you don't have anything better to do, of course. | |
| Can you open the oven door for me, please? | |
| Can you clean the sink before I start washing, please? | |
| Can you give me some information about the other tenants, please? | |
| He looks a bit scared, because he can smell Bear, I think. | |
