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 | |
|---|---|
| I'll have a glass of white wine, too, please. | |
| Can you get me 3 small beers, please? | |
| Can you make it bigger, please? | |
| Can we see the bathroom first, please? | |
| Can you pass me the wine from the fridge, please? | |
| That's okay, can we do it first thing, please? | |
| Can I have one packet of cigarettes, please? | |
| Stay on the line, please... | |
| Can I have a look at it, please? | |
| Really? Thank you so much! | |
| Diego, can you tell me what she said last night, please? | |
| I'm talking about leaving the house, of course... | |
| Dear, can you let him finish, please!? | |
| Can you look after it carefully, please? | |
| Hello sir, table for two? | |
| What about the prices? | |
| Thank you, madam, see you then! | |
| Well done, very clever! | |
| Can you stop reminding me about the 10-day situation, please!? | |
| Hello Dick, nice to meet you. | |
