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 | |
|---|---|
| Hello, can we order our meals, please? | |
| Oh come on! Can we just talk about something else, please! | |
| What about this one behind Iceland? | |
| Well, can you explain how you make that calculation, please? | |
| Okay, I'm waiting for you, see you then. | |
| I will have some fish, I think. | |
| You act like a child sometimes, I have to say! | |
| That's okay, no problem. | |
| Alright, see you then. | |
| Alright, if you say so! | |
| Can I have the ad number for it, please? | |
| Is there any chance of getting a table, please? | |
| I'll have another glass of wine, please. | |
| Hello, madam, unfortunately... | |
| Thank you, madam, see you then! | |
| Could you do me a favour and find us some, please? | |
| Hello Jen, what's up? | |
| Could you chop some onions for me? Please?! | |
| See you at the station at 5. | |
| Since they use my stuff we can *borrow* some of their bread, I think. | |
