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 we see the bathroom first, please? | |
| Hello sir, table for two? | |
| Okay Toby, my loudmouth friend, sorry to say... | |
| You too, byee! | |
| Yes, Cate speaking. | |
| Can you make it bigger, please? | |
| Alright, if you say so! | |
| Can we continue what we were doing please? | |
| I don't think I would leave my cat to get a room, thank you! | |
| That would be the worst, I guess. | |
| Hm, yes, can I get £20 cashback, please? | |
| No, I don't need anything, thanks. | |
| What about you? | |
| Hello, can we order our meals, please? | |
| Well done, very clever! | |
| You act like a child sometimes, I have to say! | |
| Dear, can you help me walk down the stairs, please? | |
| Hi Laura, congratulations! | |
| I really have to go now, see you there, kisses... | |
| ...Oh yes, I want to talk to my mum, I mean Mrs. Jones, please! | |
