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 you get me 3 small beers, please? | |
| Dear, can you let him finish, please!? | |
| So a bottle would be better, please. | |
| Hm, yes, can I get £20 cashback, please? | |
| Can I have a look at it, please? | |
| Hello Dick, nice to meet you. | |
| Can you give me some information about the other tenants, please? | |
| Sure, no problem. | |
| Yes, I don't like the aisle, thank you. | |
| She couldn't stand seeing your ugly face anymore, I guess. | |
| That would be the worst, I guess. | |
| And turn the top and the bottom grills on, please. | |
| Hello, Joseph, nice to meet you. | |
| You act like a child sometimes, I have to say! | |
| Diego, can you tell me what she said last night, please? | |
| Sounds nice, can you show us the room, please? | |
| Cate with a C not a K, can you check it again, please? | |
| If you don't have anything better to do, of course. | |
| I am okay, thanks. | |
| Then I missed my appointment at 11:00, of course. | |
