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 clean the sink before I start washing, please? | |
| Can I have the ad number for it, please? | |
| Okay, see you! | |
| I'll have a glass of white wine, too, please. | |
| Good luck for tomorrow, see you. | |
| Alright, see you then. | |
| Can you peel some potatoes for me? Please?! | |
| Cate with a C not a K, can you check it again, please? | |
| What about the prices? | |
| No, I'm okay, thanks. | |
| Stay on the line, please... | |
| So a bottle would be better, please. | |
| Really? Thank you so much! | |
| Congratulations, well spotted! | |
| Hello Dick, nice to meet you. | |
| I'll have another glass of wine, please. | |
| Well done, very clever! | |
| Okay Toby, my loudmouth friend, sorry to say... | |
| Hello, I'd like to book a table for two for tonight, please. | |
| Thank you, madam, see you then! | |
