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 | |
|---|---|
| Sorry Cate! Nice to meet you. | |
| I'm able to do both at the same time, dear, no worries! | |
| Can you open the oven door for me, please? | |
| Sounds nice, can you show us the room, please? | |
| You're welcome! | |
| Excuse me, but what about the complaining about Pogo part? | |
| Hi Laura, congratulations! | |
| Can I have the ad number for it, please? | |
| Can I take your name and mobile number, please? | |
| Can you summarize it before you go, please? | |
| Yes, what about them? | |
| Can we have our drinks before the meal please? | |
| I will have some fish, I think. | |
| ...Oh yes, I want to talk to my mum, I mean Mrs. Jones, please! | |
| Can you still check the stock room, please? | |
| I'll have 20, please. | |
| I just had a bit of toast, what about you? | |
| Oh, hang on, what about the room upstairs, in your house? | |
| We'll have a bottle of chardonnay and a bottle of sauvignon blanc, thanks Mike. | |
| You are being very generous dear, thanks, what about this... | |
