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 I have the ad number for it, please? | |
| ...Oh yes, I want to talk to my mum, I mean Mrs. Jones, please! | |
| Diego, can you tell me what she said last night, please? | |
| See you later, Nick. | |
| Good luck for tomorrow, see you. | |
| Cate with a C not a K, can you check it again, please? | |
| I'll have 20, please. | |
| They are a f*cking bunch of unprofessional idiots, unbelievable! | |
| Then I missed my appointment at 11:00, of course. | |
| I've found 2 viewable houses, what about you? | |
| Can you look after it carefully, please? | |
| We'll have a bottle of chardonnay and a bottle of sauvignon blanc, thanks Mike. | |
| Okay, see you! | |
| Can we see the kitchen first, please? | |
| It seems we have to, in any case... | |
| Congratulations, well spotted! | |
| It might help you to relax a bit, I hope... | |
| You act like a child sometimes, I have to say! | |
| Dear, can you help me walk down the stairs, please? | |
| That's perfect! I appreciate it, thank you so much! | |
