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 | |
|---|---|
| Alright, see you then. | |
| Can you summarize it before you go, please? | |
| Nice to meet you Cate, see you later! | |
| Can I have one packet of cigarettes, please? | |
| Oh come on! Can we just talk about something else, please! | |
| It might help you to relax a bit, I hope... | |
| Thanks for your kind wishes. | |
| Can you peel some potatoes for me? Please?! | |
| Hello Jen, what's up? | |
| See you at the station at 5. | |
| Can you clean the sink before I start washing, please? | |
| Okay, thank you very much. | |
| That would be the worst, I guess. | |
| Diego! You little b*stard. | |
| That would be nice, thank you. | |
| More or less? | |
| Hello, I'd like to book a table for two for tonight, please. | |
| Can I have the ad number for it, please? | |
| Okay Toby, my loudmouth friend, sorry to say... | |
| Can we have our drinks before the meal please? | |
