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. | |
| Thank you, madam, see you then! | |
| Good luck for tomorrow, see you. | |
| Hm, yes, can I get £20 cashback, please? | |
| And it's totally burnt now, gross! | |
| Alright, if you say so! | |
| Thank you, have a nice day! | |
| Or can you clean this one, please? | |
| Congratulations, well spotted! | |
| Can you leave me alone, please! | |
| Can you summarize it before you go, please? | |
| Can you still check the stock room, please? | |
| We'll have a bottle of chardonnay and a bottle of sauvignon blanc, thanks Mike. | |
| No, I don't need anything, thanks. | |
| Can we have the menu, please? | |
| Sure, no problem. | |
| No, I'm okay, thanks. | |
| Is there any chance of getting a table, please? | |
| I'm able to do both at the same time, dear, no worries! | |
| That would be nice, thank you. | |
