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? | |
| Nice to meet you Cate, see you later! | |
| I'll have another glass of wine, please. | |
| Alright, see you then. | |
| We'll have the mussels, the calamari, some shrimp and the grilled fish, please. | |
| Can I have one packet of cigarettes, please? | |
| I guess the bottle is clean, but can you wash the glass, please? | |
| No, just a regular one, 4 or 5 pounds, I guess. | |
| So a bottle would be better, please. | |
| What's her name, by the way? | |
| Better late than never! | |
| Can you peel some potatoes for me? Please?! | |
| See you at the station at 5. | |
| Hello, I'd like to book a table for two for tonight, please. | |
| What about you? | |
| Diego, can you tell me what she said last night, please? | |
| Really? Very interesting. | |
| Sure, no problem. | |
| Can we continue what we were doing please? | |
| Can you stop reminding me about the 10-day situation, please!? | |
