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 | |
|---|---|
| Maybe later, that's all for now, thank you! | |
| I'm able to do both at the same time, dear, no worries! | |
| To be more realistic, of course! | |
| That would be nice, thank you. | |
| What's her name, by the way? | |
| Can I take your name and mobile number, please? | |
| Can you put it on the stove, please? | |
| Good night, see you later. | |
| Cate with a C not a K, can you check it again, please? | |
| Yeah, that's better I suppose, thanks. | |
| I see, what about a tenner then? | |
| Can you clean the sink before I start washing, please? | |
| Oh come on! Can we just talk about something else, please! | |
| Can you start from the beginning, please? | |
| Oh, hang on, what about the room upstairs, in your house? | |
| See you later, Nick. | |
| So a bottle would be better, please. | |
| An entire house!? Way more than we pay now, for sure. | |
| Could you do me a favour and find us some, please? | |
| Yes, can I have a glass of chardonnay, please? | |
