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 still check the stock room, please? | |
| He looks a bit scared, because he can smell Bear, I think. | |
| Can I take your name and mobile number, please? | |
| If you don't have anything better to do, of course. | |
| Really? It wasn't obvious, thanks for clarifying! | |
| What about you, Mike? | |
| Can I have one packet of cigarettes, please? | |
| Can you get me 3 small beers, please? | |
| And I need to change my clothes, of course. | |
| I just need your name and mobile number, please. | |
| I just had a bit of toast, what about you? | |
| She hung up on me! F*cking idiot! | |
| I'll have 20, please. | |
| Could you do me a favour and find us some, please? | |
| Thank you, have a nice day! | |
| Alright! See you, bye. | |
| Can you summarize it before you go, please? | |
| Can you stop bothering me, please? | |
| Can I have the ad number for it, please? | |
