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 | |
|---|---|
| I'll have another glass of wine, please. | |
| If you don't have anything better to do, of course. | |
| I really have to go now, see you there, kisses... | |
| That's perfect! I appreciate it, thank you so much! | |
| Diego, can you tell me what she said last night, please? | |
| Can you start from the beginning, please? | |
| Can we see the kitchen first, please? | |
| Can I have one packet of cigarettes, please? | |
| Excuse me, but what about the complaining about Pogo part? | |
| And I need to change my clothes, of course. | |
| Hello Jen, what's up? | |
| Good night, see you later. | |
| Can you summarize it before you go, please? | |
| No, I'm okay, thanks. | |
| No, just a regular one, 4 or 5 pounds, I guess. | |
| That's wonderful, thank you very much! | |
| Can you stop reminding me about the 10-day situation, please!? | |
| Can we continue what we were doing please? | |
| Hello, madam, unfortunately... | |
| Sorry Cate! Nice to meet you. | |
