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 | |
|---|---|
| Oh, you found some, thank you very much! | |
| So a bottle would be better, please. | |
| I'll have another glass of wine, please. | |
| Alright! See you, bye. | |
| Can we continue what we were doing please? | |
| Hello, madam, unfortunately... | |
| Can you stop bothering me, please? | |
| No, I don't need anything, thanks. | |
| Can we see the bathroom first, please? | |
| Can you clean the sink before I start washing, please? | |
| Sorry Cate! Nice to meet you. | |
| Can you stop reminding me about the 10-day situation, please!? | |
| And I need a ladle for the chicken stock, that's all, I suppose. | |
| What about this one behind Iceland? | |
| I just had a bit of toast, what about you? | |
| See you later, Nick. | |
| More or less? | |
| I'll have a glass of white wine, too, please. | |
| See you at the station at 5. | |
| That's wonderful, thank you very much! | |
