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 | |
|---|---|
| Hm, yes, can I get £20 cashback, please? | |
| That would be nice, thank you. | |
| Yes, somewhere comfortable, please. | |
| Can you still check the stock room, please? | |
| Could you do me a favour and find us some, please? | |
| Can we see the bathroom first, please? | |
| Hi Laura, congratulations! | |
| Can you stop reminding me about the 10-day situation, please!? | |
| Can we see the kitchen first, please? | |
| What about this one behind Iceland? | |
| Diego, can you tell me what she said last night, please? | |
| And turn the top and the bottom grills on, please. | |
| I'll have 20, please. | |
| I need them finely chopped, please! | |
| To be more realistic, of course! | |
| And I need to change my clothes, of course. | |
| Really? Very interesting. | |
| Can we continue what we were doing please? | |
| Thank you, madam, see you then! | |
| Can I have one packet of cigarettes, please? | |
