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 put it on the stove, please? | |
| I'm Cate, nice to meet you, Mike. | |
| So a bottle would be better, please. | |
| Can I have a look at it, please? | |
| Can I have the ad number for it, please? | |
| An entire house!? Way more than we pay now, for sure. | |
| You act like a child sometimes, I have to say! | |
| Can you clean the sink before I start washing, please? | |
| Well, can you explain how you make that calculation, please? | |
| Hello, can we order our meals, please? | |
| Hi Rocco, we're okay, thanks. | |
| I don't know what to say, really... | |
| Congratulations, well spotted! | |
| Alright, see you soon. | |
| We have to preheat the oven, can you turn it on, please? | |
| I've found 2 viewable houses, what about you? | |
| It seems we have to, in any case... | |
| That would be nice, see you tomorrow then. | |
| Yeah, that's better I suppose, thanks. | |
| Yes, some prawn crackers and some spring rolls, please. | |
