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 | |
|---|---|
| Sounds nice, can you show us the room, please? | |
| Can we see the bathroom first, please? | |
| Yes, but can we cut them in cubes, please? | |
| Well, can you explain how you make that calculation, please? | |
| Oh, hang on, what about the room upstairs, in your house? | |
| We have to preheat the oven, can you turn it on, please? | |
| That's wonderful, thank you very much! | |
| More or less? | |
| He is made of wood, I believe. | |
| I really have to go now, see you there, kisses... | |
| And it's totally burnt now, gross! | |
| What's her name, by the way? | |
| Hello, madam, unfortunately... | |
| I'll have a glass of white wine, too, please. | |
| Maybe later, that's all for now, thank you! | |
| See you later, Nick. | |
| You're welcome! | |
| So a bottle would be better, please. | |
| Yeah, that's better I suppose, thanks. | |
| Hello, Joseph, nice to meet you. | |
