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 | |
|---|---|
| No, I don't need anything, thanks. | |
| Hello, madam, unfortunately... | |
| ...Oh yes, I want to talk to my mum, I mean Mrs. Jones, please! | |
| Yes, Cate speaking. | |
| I don't know what to say, really... | |
| Can I have one packet of cigarettes, please? | |
| Oh come on! Can we just talk about something else, please! | |
| Alright, see you then. | |
| Congratulations, well spotted! | |
| We'll have a bottle of chardonnay and a bottle of sauvignon blanc, thanks Mike. | |
| Can you summarize it before you go, please? | |
| And it's totally burnt now, gross! | |
| Can you still check the stock room, please? | |
| Oh, you found some, thank you very much! | |
| I just need your name and mobile number, please. | |
| Yes, somewhere comfortable, please. | |
| Hello Diego, thanks for taking care of the bag. | |
| Can you make it bigger, please? | |
| What's her name, by the way? | |
| Can I have a look at it, please? | |
