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 | |
|---|---|
| Thank you, have a nice day! | |
| Okay, thank you very much. | |
| I will have some fish, I think. | |
| Better late than never! | |
| Yes, can I have a glass of chardonnay, please? | |
| Can we continue what we were doing please? | |
| Can we have the menu, please? | |
| Yeah, that's better I suppose, thanks. | |
| Can you look after it carefully, please? | |
| Since they use my stuff we can *borrow* some of their bread, I think. | |
| Can I take your name and mobile number, please? | |
| And it's totally burnt now, gross! | |
| Can you summarize it before you go, please? | |
| ...It was nice to meet you, too, thanks! | |
| I really have to go now, see you there, kisses... | |
| Can we have our drinks before the meal please? | |
| That would be the worst, I guess. | |
| Or can you clean this one, please? | |
| Hm, yes, can I get £20 cashback, please? | |
| I just need your name and mobile number, please. | |
