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! | |
| Dear, can you let him finish, please!? | |
| You are being very generous dear, thanks, what about this... | |
| Can you pass me the wine from the fridge, please? | |
| Hello, madam, unfortunately... | |
| Can you peel some potatoes for me? Please?! | |
| Hello, I'd like to book a table for two for tonight, please. | |
| Good night, see you later. | |
| Sounds nice, can you show us the room, please? | |
| Can we have the menu, please? | |
| Stay on the line, please... | |
| I don't know what to say, really... | |
| I need them finely chopped, please! | |
| Okay Toby, my loudmouth friend, sorry to say... | |
| What about you, Mike? | |
| I just had a bit of toast, what about you? | |
| Yes, I don't like the aisle, thank you. | |
| She hung up on me! F*cking idiot! | |
| Hello Jen, what's up? | |
| I just need your name and mobile number, please. | |
