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, hang on, what about the room upstairs, in your house? | |
| Nice to meet you, Toby! | |
| It seems we have to, in any case... | |
| Yes, some prawn crackers and some spring rolls, please. | |
| Hello, I'd like to book a table for two for tonight, please. | |
| Can you leave me alone, please! | |
| Hello Jen, what's up? | |
| Oh come on! Can we just talk about something else, please! | |
| Yes, what about them? | |
| Thanks for letting me know, bye! | |
| Sounds nice, can you show us the room, please? | |
| And turn the top and the bottom grills on, please. | |
| Thank you, have a nice day! | |
| Can I take your name and mobile number, please? | |
| Better late than never! | |
| That would be nice, thank you. | |
| Stay on the line, please... | |
| I just had a bit of toast, what about you? | |
| Yes, but can we cut them in cubes, please? | |
| Can you get me 3 small beers, please? | |
