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 put it on the stove, please? | |
| Can you start from the beginning, please? | |
| Can I have a look at it, please? | |
| You act like a child sometimes, I have to say! | |
| Can you get me 3 small beers, please? | |
| Well, can you explain how you make that calculation, please? | |
| And turn the top and the bottom grills on, please. | |
| What about you? | |
| See you later, Nick. | |
| Can you summarize it before you go, please? | |
| Can we see the kitchen first, please? | |
| What about this one behind Iceland? | |
| No, I don't need anything, thanks. | |
| It seems we have to, in any case... | |
| Since they use my stuff we can *borrow* some of their bread, I think. | |
| I really have to go now, see you there, kisses... | |
| I'll have a glass of white wine, too, please. | |
| That would be nice, thank you. | |
| Oh, you found some, thank you very much! | |
| Can you clean the sink before I start washing, please? | |
