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 | |
|---|---|
| Cate with a C not a K, can you check it again, please? | |
| Since they use my stuff we can *borrow* some of their bread, I think. | |
| So a bottle would be better, please. | |
| That's perfect! I appreciate it, thank you so much! | |
| Can I take your name and mobile number, please? | |
| Or can you clean this one, please? | |
| Hm, yes, can I get £20 cashback, please? | |
| 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! | |
| Maybe, sorry about that. | |
| Really? It wasn't obvious, thanks for clarifying! | |
| Yeah, that's better I suppose, thanks. | |
| Can you pass me the cutting board and the knife, please? | |
| Hello sir, table for two? | |
| Stay on the line, please... | |
| Dear, can you help me walk down the stairs, please? | |
| I'm Cate, nice to meet you, Mike. | |
| Good luck for tomorrow, see you. | |
| Can you put it on the stove, please? | |
| That would be the worst, I guess. | |
