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 | |
|---|---|
| Oh come on! Can we just talk about something else, please! | |
| I'll have another glass of wine, please. | |
| Can I have a look at it, please? | |
| Good night, see you later. | |
| That would be nice, thank you. | |
| Yes, but can we cut them in cubes, please? | |
| Thanks for letting me know, bye! | |
| We have to preheat the oven, can you turn it on, please? | |
| I just need your name and mobile number, please. | |
| Can I have one packet of cigarettes, please? | |
| Hi Rocco, we're okay, thanks. | |
| Can I have the ad number for it, please? | |
| Maybe later, that's all for now, thank you! | |
| Okay, I'm waiting for you, see you then. | |
| I'm able to do both at the same time, dear, no worries! | |
| Really? It wasn't obvious, thanks for clarifying! | |
| You are being very generous dear, thanks, what about this... | |
| Hello Diego, thanks for taking care of the bag. | |
| No, I don't need anything, thanks. | |
| An entire house!? Way more than we pay now, for sure. | |
