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 pass me the cutting board and the knife, please? | |
| Can you open the oven door for me, please? | |
| Umm... That's right, how did I forget that? How stupid I am... | |
| Hello, I'd like to book a table for two for tonight, please. | |
| Sure, no problem. | |
| Can you put it on the stove, please? | |
| Yes, Cate speaking. | |
| That would be nice, see you tomorrow then. | |
| I really have to go now, see you there, kisses... | |
| Can we have our drinks before the meal please? | |
| And turn the top and the bottom grills on, please. | |
| Diego, can you tell me what she said last night, please? | |
| Umm, my first choice would be Camden Lock, I guess. | |
| Can you start from the beginning, please? | |
| Sounds nice, can you show us the room, please? | |
| Thanks for your kind wishes. | |
| What about the prices? | |
| That would be nice, thank you. | |
| Good luck for tomorrow, see you. | |
| Since they use my stuff we can *borrow* some of their bread, I think. | |
