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 | |
|---|---|
| Good night, see you later. | |
| Can you give me some information about the other tenants, please? | |
| Could you chop some onions for me? Please?! | |
| Well, can you explain how you make that calculation, please? | |
| Oh come on! Can we just talk about something else, please! | |
| It might help you to relax a bit, I hope... | |
| Cate, I'm taking my bag with me, so no need to worry. | |
| To be more realistic, of course! | |
| Can we see the kitchen first, please? | |
| I'm Cate, nice to meet you, Mike. | |
| I'm talking about leaving the house, of course... | |
| I will have some fish, I think. | |
| Good luck for tomorrow, see you. | |
| Hello Dick, nice to meet you. | |
| What about the prices? | |
| We'll have the mussels, the calamari, some shrimp and the grilled fish, please. | |
| Yes, Cate speaking. | |
| Can you open the oven door for me, please? | |
| Can you summarize it before you go, please? | |
| We'll have a bottle of chardonnay and a bottle of sauvignon blanc, thanks Mike. | |
