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 | |
|---|---|
| Hello Diego, thanks for taking care of the bag. | |
| Hello, I'd like to book a table for two for tonight, please. | |
| Really? Thank you so much! | |
| I guess the bottle is clean, but can you wash the glass, please? | |
| I see, what about a tenner then? | |
| Can you start from the beginning, please? | |
| Diego, can you tell me what she said last night, please? | |
| See you later, Nick. | |
| We have to preheat the oven, can you turn it on, please? | |
| Can you look after it carefully, please? | |
| Oh, you found some, thank you very much! | |
| Can you clean the sink before I start washing, please? | |
| Erm, kind of, but not exactly! | |
| Cate, I'm taking my bag with me, so no need to worry. | |
| Could you do me a favour and find us some, please? | |
| Sure, no problem. | |
| Can you give me some information about the other tenants, please? | |
| Hello, madam, unfortunately... | |
| Can you summarize it before you go, please? | |
| You act like a child sometimes, I have to say! | |
