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 | |
|---|---|
| I am okay, thanks. | |
| Can you get me 3 small beers, please? | |
| I've found 2 viewable houses, what about you? | |
| Can I take your name and mobile number, please? | |
| Nice to meet you Cate, see you later! | |
| It might help you to relax a bit, I hope... | |
| You are being very generous dear, thanks, what about this... | |
| Sure, no problem. | |
| ...Oh yes, I want to talk to my mum, I mean Mrs. Jones, please! | |
| Excuse me, but what about the complaining about Pogo part? | |
| Or can you clean this one, please? | |
| Can you make it bigger, please? | |
| Stay on the line, please... | |
| I see, what about a tenner then? | |
| I need them finely chopped, please! | |
| Can we see the kitchen first, please? | |
| Can we have the menu, please? | |
| Alright, if you say so! | |
| Can we continue what we were doing please? | |
| Erm, kind of, but not exactly! | |
