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 summarize it before you go, please? | |
| Can we have the menu, please? | |
| Alright, see you Cate. | |
| And it's totally burnt now, gross! | |
| Can you look after it carefully, please? | |
| That's okay, can we do it first thing, please? | |
| I will have some fish, I think. | |
| Since they use my stuff we can *borrow* some of their bread, I think. | |
| What's her name, by the way? | |
| Yes, what about them? | |
| We'll have a bottle of chardonnay and a bottle of sauvignon blanc, thanks Mike. | |
| Then I missed my appointment at 11:00, of course. | |
| ...It was nice to meet you, too, thanks! | |
| Really? Very interesting. | |
| Can you pass me the cutting board and the knife, please? | |
| If you don't have anything better to do, of course. | |
| Alright, see you soon. | |
| Can you get me 3 small beers, please? | |
| So a bottle would be better, please. | |
| Cate with a C not a K, can you check it again, please? | |
