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 | |
|---|---|
| Really? Thank you so much! | |
| Can I take your name and mobile number, please? | |
| Can we have our drinks before the meal please? | |
| Can we see the bathroom first, please? | |
| Yes, but can we cut them in cubes, please? | |
| Can you clean the sink before I start washing, please? | |
| Can you stop reminding me about the 10-day situation, please!? | |
| Good night, see you later. | |
| If you don't have anything better to do, of course. | |
| Nice to meet you Cate, see you later! | |
| Stay on the line, please... | |
| I just had a bit of toast, what about you? | |
| It seems we have to, in any case... | |
| That's wonderful, thank you very much! | |
| Can you get me 3 small beers, please? | |
| I will have some fish, I think. | |
| Congratulations, well spotted! | |
| Cate, I'm taking my bag with me, so no need to worry. | |
| Maybe, sorry about that. | |
| Can you make it bigger, please? | |
