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 | |
|---|---|
| Can you still check the stock room, please? | |
| That would be nice, thank you. | |
| Stay on the line, please... | |
| Can you make it bigger, please? | |
| Can you clean the sink before I start washing, please? | |
| Yes, can I have a glass of chardonnay, please? | |
| That's wonderful, thank you very much! | |
| Can you open the oven door for me, please? | |
| So a bottle would be better, please. | |
| That's okay, no problem. | |
| Is there any chance of getting a table, please? | |
| Diego, can you tell me what she said last night, please? | |
| I see, what about a tenner then? | |
| I'll have 20, please. | |
| I'll have another glass of wine, please. | |
| Okay Toby, my loudmouth friend, sorry to say... | |
| He looks a bit scared, because he can smell Bear, I think. | |
| Yeah, that's better I suppose, thanks. | |
| I am okay, thanks. | |
| Alright! See you, bye. | |
