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 | |
|---|---|
| Oh, hang on, what about the room upstairs, in your house? | |
| Thank you, have a nice day! | |
| Thank you, madam, see you then! | |
| Can you give me some information about the other tenants, please? | |
| Okay Toby, my loudmouth friend, sorry to say... | |
| Yes, can I have a glass of chardonnay, please? | |
| Yes, what about them? | |
| I just need your name and mobile number, please. | |
| That's okay, no problem. | |
| You act like a child sometimes, I have to say! | |
| Can we have our drinks before the meal please? | |
| Well, can you explain how you make that calculation, please? | |
| So a bottle would be better, please. | |
| Excuse me, but what about the complaining about Pogo part? | |
| Can you start from the beginning, please? | |
| What about the prices? | |
| Sorry Cate! Nice to meet you. | |
| Really? It wasn't obvious, thanks for clarifying! | |
| Sounds nice, can you show us the room, please? | |
| Alright, see you then. | |
