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 | |
|---|---|
| I'm talking about leaving the house, of course... | |
| Diego! You little b*stard. | |
| Can we see the kitchen first, please? | |
| That's okay, can we do it first thing, please? | |
| Can you open the oven door for me, please? | |
| Can you pass me the cutting board and the knife, please? | |
| Oh, hang on, what about the room upstairs, in your house? | |
| Could you do me a favour and find us some, please? | |
| Oh, you found some, thank you very much! | |
| And I need to change my clothes, of course. | |
| Since they use my stuff we can *borrow* some of their bread, I think. | |
| I'm able to do both at the same time, dear, no worries! | |
| Hello sir, table for two? | |
| I'll have another glass of wine, please. | |
| Yes, I don't like the aisle, thank you. | |
| Yes, Cate speaking. | |
| Sounds nice, can you show us the room, please? | |
| Can I have a look at it, please? | |
| Good luck for tomorrow, see you. | |
| Oh come on! Can we just talk about something else, please! | |
