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 we have our drinks before the meal please? | |
| I'll have a glass of white wine, too, please. | |
| I see, what about a tenner then? | |
| Can you put it on the stove, please? | |
| Okay Toby, my loudmouth friend, sorry to say... | |
| Excuse me, but what about the complaining about Pogo part? | |
| Oh, hang on, what about the room upstairs, in your house? | |
| That would be nice, see you tomorrow then. | |
| Congratulations, well spotted! | |
| Hello sir, table for two? | |
| Umm... That's right, how did I forget that? How stupid I am... | |
| I don't know what to say, really... | |
| Maybe, sorry about that. | |
| Can I take your name and mobile number, please? | |
| Can you start from the beginning, please? | |
| I've found 2 viewable houses, what about you? | |
| Okay, thank you very much. | |
| Sure, no problem. | |
| Yes, can I have a glass of chardonnay, please? | |
| Hello, can we order our meals, please? | |
