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 | |
|---|---|
| So a bottle would be better, please. | |
| I just had a bit of toast, what about you? | |
| Thanks for letting me know, bye! | |
| Yes, somewhere comfortable, please. | |
| Diego, can you tell me what she said last night, please? | |
| Really? Very interesting. | |
| I'll have a glass of white wine, too, please. | |
| Well, can you explain how you make that calculation, please? | |
| See you later, Nick. | |
| No, I'm okay, thanks. | |
| Can you give me some information about the other tenants, please? | |
| Can you look after it carefully, please? | |
| Hello, I'd like to book a table for two for tonight, please. | |
| I'm talking about leaving the house, of course... | |
| Maybe later, that's all for now, thank you! | |
| Cate with a C not a K, can you check it again, please? | |
| Could you do me a favour and find us some, please? | |
| Hello Diego, thanks for taking care of the bag. | |
| Can you peel some potatoes for me? Please?! | |
| If you don't have anything better to do, of course. | |
