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? | |
| ...It was nice to meet you, too, thanks! | |
| I'll have another glass of wine, please. | |
| Can we continue what we were doing please? | |
| Hm, yes, can I get £20 cashback, please? | |
| Can we have the menu, please? | |
| Excuse me, but what about the complaining about Pogo part? | |
| Can you stop bothering me, please? | |
| See you at the station at 5. | |
| And I need a ladle for the chicken stock, that's all, I suppose. | |
| Can I take your name and mobile number, please? | |
| Maybe later, that's all for now, thank you! | |
| I just had a bit of toast, what about you? | |
| What about you, Mike? | |
| Hello Diego, thanks for taking care of the bag. | |
| Hello, madam, unfortunately... | |
| I was sleeping before you woke me up, what's up? | |
| That's perfect! I appreciate it, thank you so much! | |
| Can you put it on the stove, please? | |
| What about you? | |
