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 | |
|---|---|
| And turn the top and the bottom grills on, please. | |
| Cate, I'm taking my bag with me, so no need to worry. | |
| ...Oh yes, I want to talk to my mum, I mean Mrs. Jones, please! | |
| Hello sir, table for two? | |
| Can you pass me the wine from the fridge, please? | |
| What about this one behind Iceland? | |
| I'm Cate, nice to meet you, Mike. | |
| Hello, madam, unfortunately... | |
| Can you start from the beginning, please? | |
| I don't think I would leave my cat to get a room, thank you! | |
| Can I take your name and mobile number, please? | |
| Then I missed my appointment at 11:00, of course. | |
| Dear, can you help me walk down the stairs, please? | |
| Alright! See you, bye. | |
| Really? Thank you so much! | |
| An entire house!? Way more than we pay now, for sure. | |
| Can I have one packet of cigarettes, please? | |
| That would be nice, thank you. | |
| Can I have the ad number for it, please? | |
| Alright, if you say so! | |
