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 we see the bathroom first, please? | |
| Hello Diego, thanks for taking care of the bag. | |
| Yes, Cate speaking. | |
| I'll have a glass of white wine, too, please. | |
| Can you peel some potatoes for me? Please?! | |
| I'll have another glass of wine, please. | |
| Really? Very interesting. | |
| Thank you, have a nice day! | |
| Can you put it on the stove, please? | |
| What about you, Mike? | |
| What about the prices? | |
| I was sleeping before you woke me up, what's up? | |
| Can you pass me the wine from the fridge, please? | |
| Yes, I don't like the aisle, thank you. | |
| Yes, somewhere comfortable, please. | |
| Well done, very clever! | |
| Can you stop bothering me, please? | |
| Can we continue what we were doing please? | |
| I see, what about a tenner then? | |
| I just need your name and mobile number, please. | |
