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 | |
|---|---|
| So a bottle would be better, please. | |
| I just need your name and mobile number, please. | |
| Dear, can you help me walk down the stairs, please? | |
| Can I have a look at it, please? | |
| Erm, kind of, but not exactly! | |
| I see, what about a tenner then? | |
| Can you make it bigger, please? | |
| Alright, if you say so! | |
| We have to preheat the oven, can you turn it on, please? | |
| I'll have 20, please. | |
| Can I have the ad number for it, please? | |
| Can we have the menu, please? | |
| No, I'm okay, thanks. | |
| You're welcome! | |
| Can we see the bathroom first, please? | |
| Excuse me, but what about the complaining about Pogo part? | |
| I don't know, maybe, I suppose so. | |
| I'm talking about leaving the house, of course... | |
| No, I don't need anything, thanks. | |
| What's her name, by the way? | |
