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! | |
| What's her name, by the way? | |
| I'll have 20, please. | |
| Can we continue what we were doing please? | |
| Hi Laura, congratulations! | |
| Diego, can you tell me what she said last night, please? | |
| Can we have our drinks before the meal please? | |
| Good luck for tomorrow, see you. | |
| Really? Thank you so much! | |
| Really? It wasn't obvious, thanks for clarifying! | |
| That would be nice, thank you. | |
| Oh, hang on, what about the room upstairs, in your house? | |
| I just need your name and mobile number, please. | |
| Alright, see you Cate. | |
| Can we see the bathroom first, please? | |
| Can you put it on the stove, please? | |
| I don't think I would leave my cat to get a room, thank you! | |
| No, just a regular one, 4 or 5 pounds, I guess. | |
| And I need to change my clothes, of course. | |
| Can you summarize it before you go, please? | |
