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 | |
|---|---|
| Dear, can you let him finish, please!? | |
| Or can you clean this one, please? | |
| I just had a bit of toast, what about you? | |
| What about you, Mike? | |
| I'm talking about leaving the house, of course... | |
| And turn the top and the bottom grills on, please. | |
| Can you open the oven door for me, please? | |
| Is there any chance of getting a table, please? | |
| Maybe, sorry about that. | |
| I'll have another glass of wine, please. | |
| Good luck for tomorrow, see you. | |
| Yes, I don't like the aisle, thank you. | |
| Can we have the menu, please? | |
| Thank you, madam, see you then! | |
| Nice to meet you Cate, see you later! | |
| Okay, see you! | |
| Stay on the line, please... | |
| Can we continue what we were doing please? | |
| And it's totally burnt now, gross! | |
| What about you? | |
