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 I take your name and mobile number, please? | |
| Yes, Cate speaking. | |
| Umm... That's right, how did I forget that? How stupid I am... | |
| What about you, Mike? | |
| Or can you clean this one, please? | |
| Hello, can we order our meals, please? | |
| Can we see the kitchen first, please? | |
| Hello Dick, nice to meet you. | |
| Yes, what about them? | |
| Dear, can you help me walk down the stairs, please? | |
| Umm, I can't remember... You had something meaty, I guess. | |
| I'll have 20, please. | |
| Alright! See you, bye. | |
| See you later, Nick. | |
| So a bottle would be better, please. | |
| That's okay for now, thank you. | |
| Can you pass me the wine from the fridge, please? | |
| Hello Jen, what's up? | |
| Can I have the ad number for it, please? | |
| That would be nice, thank you. | |
