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 | |
|---|---|
| Dear, can you let him finish, please!? | |
| Alright, see you soon. | |
| Really? Thank you so much! | |
| Then I missed my appointment at 11:00, of course. | |
| Umm... That's right, how did I forget that? How stupid I am... | |
| Congratulations, well spotted! | |
| Can you open the oven door for me, please? | |
| Diego! You little b*stard. | |
| Can you peel some potatoes for me? Please?! | |
| Can I have one packet of cigarettes, please? | |
| What about the prices? | |
| That's perfect! I appreciate it, thank you so much! | |
| Sure, no problem. | |
| I'll have a glass of white wine, too, please. | |
| Yes, somewhere comfortable, please. | |
| It seems we have to, in any case... | |
| Hello, I'd like to book a table for two for tonight, please. | |
| I'll have 20, please. | |
| An entire house!? Way more than we pay now, for sure. | |
| Can you make it bigger, please? | |
