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 | |
|---|---|
| Hello, madam, unfortunately... | |
| I guess the bottle is clean, but can you wash the glass, please? | |
| Hello, I'd like to book a table for two for tonight, please. | |
| Hm, yes, can I get £20 cashback, please? | |
| Can you pass me the wine from the fridge, please? | |
| I'm able to do both at the same time, dear, no worries! | |
| Can we continue what we were doing please? | |
| Can I have the ad number for it, please? | |
| I'm talking about leaving the house, of course... | |
| An entire house!? Way more than we pay now, for sure. | |
| Can you summarize it before you go, please? | |
| Hello Jen, what's up? | |
| I need them finely chopped, please! | |
| Well done, very clever! | |
| Well, can you explain how you make that calculation, please? | |
| Nice to meet you, Toby! | |
| Really? Very interesting. | |
| Can we see the bathroom first, please? | |
| Can you get me 3 small beers, please? | |
| Yes, somewhere comfortable, please. | |
