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 | |
|---|---|
| Nice to meet you Cate, see you later! | |
| Can I take your name and mobile number, please? | |
| Congratulations, well spotted! | |
| Can we continue what we were doing please? | |
| Can I have the ad number for it, please? | |
| Yes, can I have a glass of chardonnay, please? | |
| You too, byee! | |
| Nice to meet you, Toby! | |
| Can we have our drinks before the meal please? | |
| Umm... That's right, how did I forget that? How stupid I am... | |
| Hm, yes, can I get £20 cashback, please? | |
| Hello, can we order our meals, please? | |
| That would be the worst, I guess. | |
| Really? It wasn't obvious, thanks for clarifying! | |
| Hi Laura, congratulations! | |
| To be more realistic, of course! | |
| I really have to go now, see you there, kisses... | |
| Since they use my stuff we can *borrow* some of their bread, I think. | |
| It might help you to relax a bit, I hope... | |
| Can we see the bathroom first, please? | |
