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 | |
|---|---|
| Can I have the ad number for it, please? | |
| Hello Diego, thanks for taking care of the bag. | |
| Can we have our drinks before the meal please? | |
| Can we see the kitchen first, please? | |
| No, I'm okay, thanks. | |
| Hi Laura, congratulations! | |
| Nice to meet you Cate, see you later! | |
| Yes, what about them? | |
| I need them finely chopped, please! | |
| Can we have the menu, please? | |
| Since they use my stuff we can *borrow* some of their bread, I think. | |
| Thanks for letting me know, bye! | |
| If you don't have anything better to do, of course. | |
| Yes, some prawn crackers and some spring rolls, please. | |
| Okay, thank you very much. | |
| Really? It wasn't obvious, thanks for clarifying! | |
| That would be the worst, I guess. | |
| Diego, can you tell me what she said last night, please? | |
| To be more realistic, of course! | |
| Thanks for your kind wishes. | |
