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 wine from the fridge, please? | |
| Since they use my stuff we can *borrow* some of their bread, I think. | |
| Can you put it on the stove, please? | |
| Can you still check the stock room, please? | |
| That would be the worst, I guess. | |
| Thank you, have a nice day! | |
| Hello, can we order our meals, please? | |
| Oh, hang on, what about the room upstairs, in your house? | |
| Nice to meet you, Toby! | |
| Can you stop bothering me, please? | |
| That's wonderful, thank you very much! | |
| Can we continue what we were doing please? | |
| Then I missed my appointment at 11:00, of course. | |
| Good luck for tomorrow, see you. | |
| I don't know what to say, really... | |
| Sure, no problem. | |
| Dear, can you let him finish, please!? | |
| I've found 2 viewable houses, what about you? | |
| Can you clean the sink before I start washing, please? | |
| Dear, can you help me walk down the stairs, please? | |
