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 we have the menu, please? | |
| Thank you, madam, see you then! | |
| Nice to meet you, Toby! | |
| Can you summarize it before you go, please? | |
| Maybe later, that's all for now, thank you! | |
| I'll have another glass of wine, please. | |
| That's okay, no problem. | |
| Can you still check the stock room, please? | |
| I don't know what to say, really... | |
| Hello Jen, what's up? | |
| Excuse me, but what about the complaining about Pogo part? | |
| And it's totally burnt now, gross! | |
| Alright, if you say so! | |
| Hello, Joseph, nice to meet you. | |
| More or less? | |
| Can you start from the beginning, please? | |
| So a bottle would be better, please. | |
| Can you make it bigger, please? | |
| Erm, kind of, but not exactly! | |
| Diego! You little b*stard. | |
