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 | |
|---|---|
| Really? It wasn't obvious, thanks for clarifying! | |
| Hm, yes, can I get £20 cashback, please? | |
| Dear, can you let him finish, please!? | |
| That's okay, can we do it first thing, please? | |
| Can we see the kitchen first, please? | |
| Can I take your name and mobile number, please? | |
| I see, what about a tenner then? | |
| Alright, if you say so! | |
| Hello Diego, thanks for taking care of the bag. | |
| Hello, Joseph, nice to meet you. | |
| Maybe, sorry about that. | |
| Can you make it bigger, please? | |
| We'll have a bottle of chardonnay and a bottle of sauvignon blanc, thanks Mike. | |
| What about you? | |
| Yeah, that's better I suppose, thanks. | |
| Hello Dick, nice to meet you. | |
| I'm Cate, nice to meet you, Mike. | |
| Can you open the oven door for me, please? | |
| I'll have 20, please. | |
| Sounds nice, can you show us the room, please? | |
