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 peel some potatoes for me? Please?! | |
| We'll have a bottle of chardonnay and a bottle of sauvignon blanc, thanks Mike. | |
| Thank you, madam, see you then! | |
| Can we have the menu, please? | |
| Stay on the line, please... | |
| Really? Thank you so much! | |
| I am okay, thanks. | |
| Can you pass me the cutting board and the knife, please? | |
| No, I don't need anything, thanks. | |
| I don't know, maybe, I suppose so. | |
| You're welcome! | |
| I was sleeping before you woke me up, what's up? | |
| Okay, I'm waiting for you, see you then. | |
| I'll have a glass of white wine, too, please. | |
| Can you stop reminding me about the 10-day situation, please!? | |
| More or less? | |
| Hello, can we order our meals, please? | |
| Oh, hang on, what about the room upstairs, in your house? | |
| I just had a bit of toast, what about you? | |
| Can we see the kitchen first, please? | |
