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 | |
|---|---|
| Can we continue what we were doing please? | |
| I don't know, maybe, I suppose so. | |
| Can I take your name and mobile number, please? | |
| Hello, Joseph, nice to meet you. | |
| Can you start from the beginning, please? | |
| I just need your name and mobile number, please. | |
| Okay Toby, my loudmouth friend, sorry to say... | |
| So a bottle would be better, please. | |
| No, I don't need anything, thanks. | |
| To be more realistic, of course! | |
| It seems we have to, in any case... | |
| That would be nice, see you tomorrow then. | |
| Oh, you found some, thank you very much! | |
| Sure, no problem. | |
| What about this one behind Iceland? | |
| Hello, I'd like to book a table for two for tonight, please. | |
| She hung up on me! F*cking idiot! | |
| That would be the worst, I guess. | |
| I don't know what to say, really... | |
| You're welcome! | |
