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 | |
|---|---|
| Cate, I'm taking my bag with me, so no need to worry. | |
| That's wonderful, thank you very much! | |
| Yes, can I have a glass of chardonnay, please? | |
| She hung up on me! F*cking idiot! | |
| Hello sir, table for two? | |
| That's okay, can we do it first thing, please? | |
| Can you still check the stock room, please? | |
| Yes, but can we cut them in cubes, please? | |
| Oh, you found some, thank you very much! | |
| Good night, see you later. | |
| Can I have a look at it, please? | |
| Thank you, madam, see you then! | |
| Thanks for your kind wishes. | |
| Can I have one packet of cigarettes, please? | |
| Really? It wasn't obvious, thanks for clarifying! | |
| Can you leave me alone, please! | |
| An entire house!? Way more than we pay now, for sure. | |
| So a bottle would be better, please. | |
| Well, can you explain how you make that calculation, please? | |
| Can you stop bothering me, please? | |
