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 | |
|---|---|
| Stay on the line, please... | |
| He is made of wood, I believe. | |
| Hello, Joseph, nice to meet you. | |
| Nice to meet you, Toby! | |
| I just had a bit of toast, what about you? | |
| Dear, can you let him finish, please!? | |
| I need them finely chopped, please! | |
| Can you leave me alone, please! | |
| Can you stop bothering me, please? | |
| What about you, Mike? | |
| Hello, I'd like to book a table for two for tonight, please. | |
| Can I have a look at it, please? | |
| I am fine, thank you. | |
| Thank you, have a nice day! | |
| An entire house!? Way more than we pay now, for sure. | |
| What about the prices? | |
| That would be nice, thank you. | |
| You are being very generous dear, thanks, what about this... | |
| Yes, but can we cut them in cubes, please? | |
| Maybe later, that's all for now, thank you! | |
