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 continue what we were doing please? | |
| More or less? | |
| You're welcome! | |
| See you later, Nick. | |
| So a bottle would be better, please. | |
| That's wonderful, thank you very much! | |
| Thanks for letting me know, bye! | |
| I just need your name and mobile number, please. | |
| And turn the top and the bottom grills on, please. | |
| Thanks for your kind wishes. | |
| Alright, if you say so! | |
| I don't think I would leave my cat to get a room, thank you! | |
| Can you clean the sink before I start washing, please? | |
| Dear, can you let him finish, please!? | |
| Better late than never! | |
| Can we have our drinks before the meal please? | |
| I am okay, thanks. | |
| That would be nice, thank you. | |
| I'll have another glass of wine, please. | |
| She couldn't stand seeing your ugly face anymore, I guess. | |
