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 | |
|---|---|
| You too, byee! | |
| Can we see the kitchen first, please? | |
| Diego, can you tell me what she said last night, please? | |
| Can you stop bothering me, please? | |
| Oh, hang on, what about the room upstairs, in your house? | |
| Hello, I'd like to book a table for two for tonight, please. | |
| Thanks for your kind wishes. | |
| Sure, no problem. | |
| If you don't have anything better to do, of course. | |
| Umm, I can't remember... You had something meaty, I guess. | |
| That's okay, can we do it first thing, please? | |
| Thank you, have a nice day! | |
| So a bottle would be better, please. | |
| Can you make it bigger, please? | |
| I just had a bit of toast, what about you? | |
| Nice to meet you, Toby! | |
| Can you start from the beginning, please? | |
| Hi Laura, congratulations! | |
| Umm... That's right, how did I forget that? How stupid I am... | |
| We have to preheat the oven, can you turn it on, please? | |
