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 I need to change my clothes, of course. | |
| Oh come on! Can we just talk about something else, please! | |
| Can you look after it carefully, please? | |
| I'll have a glass of white wine, too, please. | |
| That would be nice, see you tomorrow then. | |
| Okay, thank you very much. | |
| Thank you, madam, see you then! | |
| What's her name, by the way? | |
| Hm, yes, can I get £20 cashback, please? | |
| Can you summarize it before you go, please? | |
| Diego! You little b*stard. | |
| That's wonderful, thank you very much! | |
| That's okay, no problem. | |
| What about you, Mike? | |
| You act like a child sometimes, I have to say! | |
| That's okay, can we do it first thing, please? | |
| Alright, see you then. | |
| Hello sir, table for two? | |
| ...Oh yes, I want to talk to my mum, I mean Mrs. Jones, please! | |
| Or can you clean this one, please? | |
