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 | |
|---|---|
| Maybe later, that's all for now, thank you! | |
| I'm able to do both at the same time, dear, no worries! | |
| It seems we have to, in any case... | |
| Okay, I'm waiting for you, see you then. | |
| I'll have 20, please. | |
| Hello, I'd like to book a table for two for tonight, please. | |
| Hello, can we order our meals, please? | |
| Can we have our drinks before the meal please? | |
| Can we continue what we were doing please? | |
| Excuse me, but what about the complaining about Pogo part? | |
| Can you put it on the stove, please? | |
| They are a f*cking bunch of unprofessional idiots, unbelievable! | |
| Dear, can you help me walk down the stairs, please? | |
| Oh, hang on, what about the room upstairs, in your house? | |
| Yes, some prawn crackers and some spring rolls, please. | |
| Okay Toby, my loudmouth friend, sorry to say... | |
| Yes, somewhere comfortable, please. | |
| That would be nice, see you tomorrow then. | |
| Sure, no problem. | |
| I'll have a glass of white wine, too, please. | |
