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 | |
|---|---|
| I was sleeping before you woke me up, what's up? | |
| Nice to meet you, Toby! | |
| Thanks for letting me know, bye! | |
| Can you still check the stock room, please? | |
| Maybe, sorry about that. | |
| Excuse me, but what about the complaining about Pogo part? | |
| An entire house!? Way more than we pay now, for sure. | |
| I just need your name and mobile number, please. | |
| I'll have 20, please. | |
| You're welcome! | |
| Hello, I'd like to book a table for two for tonight, please. | |
| Maybe later, that's all for now, thank you! | |
| She hung up on me! F*cking idiot! | |
| I'll have another glass of wine, please. | |
| Can we have our drinks before the meal please? | |
| Can we continue what we were doing please? | |
| I'm Cate, nice to meet you, Mike. | |
| Oh, you found some, thank you very much! | |
| Can you stop bothering me, please? | |
| Hello, madam, unfortunately... | |
