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 you get me 3 small beers, please? | |
| Can we continue what we were doing please? | |
| Hello sir, table for two? | |
| Good night, see you later. | |
| Can you summarize it before you go, please? | |
| I really have to go now, see you there, kisses... | |
| Oh, you found some, thank you very much! | |
| Can you clean the sink before I start washing, please? | |
| I don't know what to say, really... | |
| Can you make it bigger, please? | |
| Okay, thank you very much. | |
| Umm, I can't remember... You had something meaty, I guess. | |
| Hi Rocco, we're okay, thanks. | |
| Yes, somewhere comfortable, please. | |
| We'll have the mussels, the calamari, some shrimp and the grilled fish, please. | |
| That would be nice, thank you. | |
| Yes, but can we cut them in cubes, please? | |
| Can you peel some potatoes for me? Please?! | |
| Diego, can you tell me what she said last night, please? | |
| Really? Very interesting. | |
