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 we have our drinks before the meal please? | |
| Cate with a C not a K, can you check it again, please? | |
| No, I'm okay, thanks. | |
| What about the prices? | |
| Diego, can you tell me what she said last night, please? | |
| Really? It wasn't obvious, thanks for clarifying! | |
| Can you summarize it before you go, please? | |
| Can we see the bathroom first, please? | |
| Good night, see you later. | |
| And it's totally burnt now, gross! | |
| Could you do me a favour and find us some, please? | |
| Stay on the line, please... | |
| Yes, but can we cut them in cubes, please? | |
| No, just a regular one, 4 or 5 pounds, I guess. | |
| It seems we have to, in any case... | |
| Thank you, have a nice day! | |
| Sure, no problem. | |
| I was sleeping before you woke me up, what's up? | |
| Oh, hang on, what about the room upstairs, in your house? | |
| Well, can you explain how you make that calculation, please? | |
