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 | |
|---|---|
| Hm, yes, can I get £20 cashback, please? | |
| I guess the bottle is clean, but can you wash the glass, please? | |
| I don't think I would leave my cat to get a room, thank you! | |
| Can you peel some potatoes for me? Please?! | |
| What about you, Mike? | |
| Can you clean the sink before I start washing, please? | |
| Can you stop reminding me about the 10-day situation, please!? | |
| What about this one behind Iceland? | |
| Can we continue what we were doing please? | |
| It seems we have to, in any case... | |
| I'll have 20, please. | |
| Maybe later, that's all for now, thank you! | |
| Can we have the menu, please? | |
| Hello Diego, thanks for taking care of the bag. | |
| I need them finely chopped, please! | |
| Hello, can we order our meals, please? | |
| Yes, but can we cut them in cubes, please? | |
| And it's totally burnt now, gross! | |
| Hello, madam, unfortunately... | |
| Congratulations, well spotted! | |
