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 | |
|---|---|
| Hello Diego, thanks for taking care of the bag. | |
| Can you still check the stock room, please? | |
| Yes, but can we cut them in cubes, please? | |
| Yes, I don't like the aisle, thank you. | |
| I just had a bit of toast, what about you? | |
| Can we have the menu, please? | |
| Could you chop some onions for me? Please?! | |
| You too, byee! | |
| Can you get me 3 small beers, please? | |
| That's okay for now, thank you. | |
| Okay Toby, my loudmouth friend, sorry to say... | |
| Can you clean the sink before I start washing, please? | |
| Cate with a C not a K, can you check it again, please? | |
| I see, what about a tenner then? | |
| Alright! See you, bye. | |
| Really? Very interesting. | |
| Hello, madam, unfortunately... | |
| Dear, can you let him finish, please!? | |
| Yes, what about them? | |
| Maybe, sorry about that. | |
