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 | |
|---|---|
| Stay on the line, please... | |
| Can we have the menu, please? | |
| Maybe, sorry about that. | |
| Good night, see you later. | |
| We'll have a bottle of chardonnay and a bottle of sauvignon blanc, thanks Mike. | |
| It might help you to relax a bit, I hope... | |
| Can you still check the stock room, please? | |
| Oh come on! Can we just talk about something else, please! | |
| Hi Laura, congratulations! | |
| Alright, see you Cate. | |
| Can you stop bothering me, please? | |
| I just had a bit of toast, what about you? | |
| And I need to change my clothes, of course. | |
| Can you leave me alone, please! | |
| Okay, see you! | |
| You're welcome! | |
| Thanks for your kind wishes. | |
| Could you do me a favour and find us some, please? | |
| Really? Thank you so much! | |
| Can you pass me the wine from the fridge, please? | |
