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 don't think I would leave my cat to get a room, thank you! | |
| ...It was nice to meet you, too, thanks! | |
| Yes, can I have a glass of chardonnay, please? | |
| Thank you, madam, see you then! | |
| Hi Laura, congratulations! | |
| Then I missed my appointment at 11:00, of course. | |
| Hello, can we order our meals, please? | |
| Can you look after it carefully, please? | |
| And I need to change my clothes, of course. | |
| Or can you clean this one, please? | |
| Yes, some prawn crackers and some spring rolls, please. | |
| Could you chop some onions for me? Please?! | |
| I guess the bottle is clean, but can you wash the glass, please? | |
| Sorry Cate! Nice to meet you. | |
| I'll have 20, please. | |
| Thank you, have a nice day! | |
| Sounds nice, can you show us the room, please? | |
| Can we see the kitchen first, please? | |
| Congratulations, well spotted! | |
| Dear, can you let him finish, please!? | |
