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 look after it carefully, please? | |
| I'll have 20, please. | |
| Dear, can you let him finish, please!? | |
| ...Oh yes, I want to talk to my mum, I mean Mrs. Jones, please! | |
| See you at the station at 5. | |
| Thank you, madam, see you then! | |
| It might help you to relax a bit, I hope... | |
| Hello, I'd like to book a table for two for tonight, please. | |
| Better late than never! | |
| Yes, somewhere comfortable, please. | |
| You are being very generous dear, thanks, what about this... | |
| No, I'm okay, thanks. | |
| Sure, no problem. | |
| What about you, Mike? | |
| Sounds nice, can you show us the room, please? | |
| Really? It wasn't obvious, thanks for clarifying! | |
| Yes, I don't like the aisle, thank you. | |
| Umm... That's right, how did I forget that? How stupid I am... | |
| Well, can you explain how you make that calculation, please? | |
| What about this one behind Iceland? | |
