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 | |
|---|---|
| That would be nice, thank you. | |
| Alright! See you, bye. | |
| Can you pass me the cutting board and the knife, please? | |
| Hello sir, table for two? | |
| Yes, I don't like the aisle, thank you. | |
| Alright, see you soon. | |
| Can we have our drinks before the meal please? | |
| They are a f*cking bunch of unprofessional idiots, unbelievable! | |
| Can you stop bothering me, please? | |
| ...Oh yes, I want to talk to my mum, I mean Mrs. Jones, please! | |
| Can we continue what we were doing please? | |
| Cate with a C not a K, can you check it again, please? | |
| See you later, Nick. | |
| Alright, see you then. | |
| I'll have a glass of white wine, too, please. | |
| Sounds nice, can you show us the room, please? | |
| It might help you to relax a bit, I hope... | |
| That's okay, can we do it first thing, please? | |
| Can you put it on the stove, please? | |
| Can you pass me the wine from the fridge, please? | |
