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 sir, table for two? | |
| She couldn't stand seeing your ugly face anymore, I guess. | |
| Congratulations, well spotted! | |
| Can you peel some potatoes for me? Please?! | |
| Can you stop bothering me, please? | |
| Or can you clean this one, please? | |
| I've found 2 viewable houses, what about you? | |
| Can we see the kitchen first, please? | |
| That would be nice, see you tomorrow then. | |
| I am fine, thank you. | |
| We'll have a bottle of chardonnay and a bottle of sauvignon blanc, thanks Mike. | |
| Okay, thank you very much. | |
| Can you look after it carefully, please? | |
| It might help you to relax a bit, I hope... | |
| Hello, I'd like to book a table for two for tonight, please. | |
| Umm... That's right, how did I forget that? How stupid I am... | |
| We have to preheat the oven, can you turn it on, please? | |
| Maybe later, that's all for now, thank you! | |
| So a bottle would be better, please. | |
| Sure, no problem. | |
