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 | |
|---|---|
| Good night, see you later. | |
| Maybe, sorry about that. | |
| Can we continue what we were doing please? | |
| What about the prices? | |
| You act like a child sometimes, I have to say! | |
| Can you put it on the stove, please? | |
| Can we have the menu, please? | |
| Can you leave me alone, please! | |
| Can you clean the sink before I start washing, please? | |
| Hello sir, table for two? | |
| Yeah, I was wondering if his willy was sticking in or out, thanks! | |
| Hello, I'd like to book a table for two for tonight, please. | |
| Hello Jen, what's up? | |
| Sounds nice, can you show us the room, please? | |
| Can you make it bigger, please? | |
| Really? Thank you so much! | |
| Erm, kind of, but not exactly! | |
| I'll have a glass of white wine, too, please. | |
| Good luck for tomorrow, see you. | |
| Oh come on! Can we just talk about something else, please! | |
