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 | |
|---|---|
| Thanks for your kind wishes. | |
| That's okay for now, thank you. | |
| Diego, can you tell me what she said last night, please? | |
| Excuse me, but what about the complaining about Pogo part? | |
| Hello, I'd like to book a table for two for tonight, please. | |
| What about the prices? | |
| Or can you clean this one, please? | |
| Thank you, have a nice day! | |
| Can you still check the stock room, please? | |
| Hi Laura, congratulations! | |
| Hello, madam, unfortunately... | |
| So a bottle would be better, please. | |
| Oh come on! Can we just talk about something else, please! | |
| It seems we have to, in any case... | |
| I just need your name and mobile number, please. | |
| Can I have a look at it, please? | |
| I'll have 20, please. | |
| What's her name, by the way? | |
| See you at the station at 5. | |
| What about you? | |
