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? | |
| See you later, Nick. | |
| Can you stop bothering me, please? | |
| I don't think I would leave my cat to get a room, thank you! | |
| I will have some fish, I think. | |
| Dear, can you let him finish, please!? | |
| That would be the worst, I guess. | |
| Can we continue what we were doing please? | |
| Maybe, sorry about that. | |
| I'm Cate, nice to meet you, Mike. | |
| Hello, can we order our meals, please? | |
| I'm talking about leaving the house, of course... | |
| He looks a bit scared, because he can smell Bear, I think. | |
| Can you stop reminding me about the 10-day situation, please!? | |
| Okay, thank you very much. | |
| Can you pass me the wine from the fridge, please? | |
| Can you clean the sink before I start washing, please? | |
| Yes, I don't like the aisle, thank you. | |
| I don't know, maybe, I suppose so. | |
| I'll have a glass of white wine, too, please. | |
