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 | |
|---|---|
| Hello Dick, nice to meet you. | |
| So a bottle would be better, please. | |
| Okay, thank you very much. | |
| Or can you clean this one, please? | |
| Nice to meet you, Toby! | |
| Can you leave me alone, please! | |
| Can I have the ad number for it, please? | |
| I'll have a glass of white wine, too, please. | |
| Sure, no problem. | |
| I'll have 20, please. | |
| I don't know, maybe, I suppose so. | |
| Okay, why not, if you want. | |
| Can you pass me the cutting board and the knife, please? | |
| Okay, I'm waiting for you, see you then. | |
| Can we see the kitchen first, please? | |
| Is there any chance of getting a table, please? | |
| Can I take your name and mobile number, please? | |
| It might help you to relax a bit, I hope... | |
| Umm, my first choice would be Camden Lock, I guess. | |
| And turn the top and the bottom grills on, please. | |
