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 | |
|---|---|
| No, just a regular one, 4 or 5 pounds, I guess. | |
| Thanks for letting me know, bye! | |
| To be more realistic, of course! | |
| Alright, see you soon. | |
| Okay Toby, my loudmouth friend, sorry to say... | |
| Can you open the oven door for me, please? | |
| ...It was nice to meet you, too, thanks! | |
| More or less? | |
| Can you give me some information about the other tenants, please? | |
| Can you stop reminding me about the 10-day situation, please!? | |
| We'll have a bottle of chardonnay and a bottle of sauvignon blanc, thanks Mike. | |
| Can I have a look at it, please? | |
| I guess the bottle is clean, but can you wash the glass, please? | |
| Can we have our drinks before the meal please? | |
| Dear, can you help me walk down the stairs, please? | |
| What about the prices? | |
| Can we see the kitchen first, please? | |
| Oh come on! Can we just talk about something else, please! | |
| Diego! You little b*stard. | |
| Oh, you found some, thank you very much! | |
