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 | |
|---|---|
| What about you? | |
| I'll have 20, please. | |
| Yes, I don't like the aisle, thank you. | |
| I just had a bit of toast, what about you? | |
| Can you peel some potatoes for me? Please?! | |
| Alright! See you, bye. | |
| Can I take your name and mobile number, please? | |
| Hello, can we order our meals, please? | |
| Yes, but can we cut them in cubes, please? | |
| Alright, see you then. | |
| Excuse me, but what about the complaining about Pogo part? | |
| You act like a child sometimes, I have to say! | |
| Since they use my stuff we can *borrow* some of their bread, I think. | |
| Better late than never! | |
| Can I have the ad number for it, please? | |
| That's perfect! I appreciate it, thank you so much! | |
| Okay, see you! | |
| Hello Diego, thanks for taking care of the bag. | |
| I'm Cate, nice to meet you, Mike. | |
| I'm able to do both at the same time, dear, no worries! | |
