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 | |
|---|---|
| What about the prices? | |
| Hello, I'd like to book a table for two for tonight, please. | |
| Can we continue what we were doing please? | |
| You act like a child sometimes, I have to say! | |
| Yes, but can we cut them in cubes, please? | |
| I will have some fish, I think. | |
| I'll have another glass of wine, please. | |
| Thanks for your kind wishes. | |
| What's her name, by the way? | |
| Could you do me a favour and find us some, please? | |
| So a bottle would be better, please. | |
| Can you stop bothering me, please? | |
| Erm, kind of, but not exactly! | |
| I'll have a glass of white wine, too, please. | |
| Since they use my stuff we can *borrow* some of their bread, I think. | |
| Good night, see you later. | |
| I don't think I would leave my cat to get a room, thank you! | |
| It seems we have to, in any case... | |
| Stay on the line, please... | |
| No, I don't need anything, thanks. | |
