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's wonderful, thank you very much! | |
| Is there any chance of getting a table, please? | |
| Can I take your name and mobile number, please? | |
| Good luck for tomorrow, see you. | |
| I see, what about a tenner then? | |
| Hello, madam, unfortunately... | |
| Okay, thank you very much. | |
| Well, can you explain how you make that calculation, please? | |
| Can I have one packet of cigarettes, please? | |
| That's okay for now, thank you. | |
| Hello Dick, nice to meet you. | |
| Can we have the menu, please? | |
| Can you stop reminding me about the 10-day situation, please!? | |
| I am okay, thanks. | |
| Oh, hang on, what about the room upstairs, in your house? | |
| Can you pass me the wine from the fridge, please? | |
| To be more realistic, of course! | |
| Or can you clean this one, please? | |
| Yeah, that's better I suppose, thanks. | |
| Can you peel some potatoes for me? Please?! | |
