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 | |
|---|---|
| Better late than never! | |
| Hello Dick, nice to meet you. | |
| See you at the station at 5. | |
| Yes, can I have a glass of chardonnay, please? | |
| And turn the top and the bottom grills on, please. | |
| That's wonderful, thank you very much! | |
| Cate, I'm taking my bag with me, so no need to worry. | |
| Hello, madam, unfortunately... | |
| It might help you to relax a bit, I hope... | |
| Since they use my stuff we can *borrow* some of their bread, I think. | |
| Yes, Cate speaking. | |
| Diego, can you tell me what she said last night, please? | |
| Can you leave me alone, please! | |
| Can you clean the sink before I start washing, please? | |
| I see, what about a tenner then? | |
| Can you give me some information about the other tenants, please? | |
| Sure, no problem. | |
| Hello sir, table for two? | |
| Erm, kind of, but not exactly! | |
| Could you do me a favour and find us some, please? | |
