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? | |
| I really have to go now, see you there, kisses... | |
| What about you, Mike? | |
| Yes, what about them? | |
| Alright! See you, bye. | |
| Could you do me a favour and find us some, please? | |
| Oh, you mean Mike, I guess. | |
| Can we have the menu, please? | |
| You are being very generous dear, thanks, what about this... | |
| Can you still check the stock room, please? | |
| I will have some fish, I think. | |
| An entire house!? Way more than we pay now, for sure. | |
| Maybe, sorry about that. | |
| Yeah, that's better I suppose, thanks. | |
| I just had a bit of toast, what about you? | |
| Okay, thank you very much. | |
| Okay Toby, my loudmouth friend, sorry to say... | |
| Can we continue what we were doing please? | |
| Can we have our drinks before the meal please? | |
| Can you give me some information about the other tenants, please? | |
