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 | |
|---|---|
| Maybe later, that's all for now, thank you! | |
| I see, what about a tenner then? | |
| Can you summarize it before you go, please? | |
| I just had a bit of toast, what about you? | |
| Can you start from the beginning, please? | |
| That's wonderful, thank you very much! | |
| Dear, can you let him finish, please!? | |
| Can you leave me alone, please! | |
| I'll have another glass of wine, please. | |
| Diego, can you tell me what she said last night, please? | |
| Sure, no problem. | |
| Then I missed my appointment at 11:00, of course. | |
| Hi Laura, congratulations! | |
| Can we see the bathroom first, please? | |
| Can you clean the sink before I start washing, please? | |
| I don't think I would leave my cat to get a room, thank you! | |
| He is made of wood, I believe. | |
| Is there any chance of getting a table, please? | |
| Could you chop some onions for me? Please?! | |
| We'll have a bottle of chardonnay and a bottle of sauvignon blanc, thanks Mike. | |
