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 | |
|---|---|
| Thanks for letting me know, bye! | |
| Umm... That's right, how did I forget that? How stupid I am... | |
| Well done, very clever! | |
| We'll have a bottle of chardonnay and a bottle of sauvignon blanc, thanks Mike. | |
| Hm, yes, can I get £20 cashback, please? | |
| I don't know, maybe, I suppose so. | |
| Cate with a C not a K, can you check it again, please? | |
| Alright, if you say so! | |
| Can you give me some information about the other tenants, please? | |
| You act like a child sometimes, I have to say! | |
| That's okay for now, thank you. | |
| And turn the top and the bottom grills on, please. | |
| That would be the worst, I guess. | |
| What about you? | |
| No, just a regular one, 4 or 5 pounds, I guess. | |
| Can I take your name and mobile number, please? | |
| Can we continue what we were doing please? | |
| Can we see the kitchen first, please? | |
| No, I'm okay, thanks. | |
| Can you make it bigger, please? | |
