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 | |
|---|---|
| I'll have another glass of wine, please. | |
| I don't know, maybe, I suppose so. | |
| I don't know what to say, really... | |
| If you don't have anything better to do, of course. | |
| So a bottle would be better, please. | |
| What about this one behind Iceland? | |
| Or can you clean this one, please? | |
| Can I take your name and mobile number, please? | |
| Can we see the kitchen first, please? | |
| He looks a bit scared, because he can smell Bear, I think. | |
| Hello Jen, what's up? | |
| Umm... That's right, how did I forget that? How stupid I am... | |
| Thank you, madam, see you then! | |
| Thank you, have a nice day! | |
| Hello Dick, nice to meet you. | |
| Can you start from the beginning, please? | |
| No, I'm okay, thanks. | |
| See you later, Nick. | |
| Cate, I'm taking my bag with me, so no need to worry. | |
| Cate with a C not a K, can you check it again, please? | |
