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 | |
|---|---|
| No, I don't need anything, thanks. | |
| I'll have a glass of white wine, too, please. | |
| Hello Dick, nice to meet you. | |
| Can you open the oven door for me, please? | |
| Can we see the kitchen first, please? | |
| I really have to go now, see you there, kisses... | |
| Can you look after it carefully, please? | |
| Can we have the menu, please? | |
| Can you make it bigger, please? | |
| Or can you clean this one, please? | |
| Can you put it on the stove, please? | |
| Sure, no problem. | |
| I'm able to do both at the same time, dear, no worries! | |
| Maybe, sorry about that. | |
| Hello, Joseph, nice to meet you. | |
| Yes, what about them? | |
| Is there any chance of getting a table, please? | |
| I need them finely chopped, please! | |
| Hello, madam, unfortunately... | |
| Stay on the line, please... | |
