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 | |
|---|---|
| Hello, I'd like to book a table for two for tonight, please. | |
| Really? Thank you so much! | |
| No, I'm okay, thanks. | |
| We'll have a bottle of chardonnay and a bottle of sauvignon blanc, thanks Mike. | |
| Can you leave me alone, please! | |
| Can you clean the sink before I start washing, please? | |
| No, just a regular one, 4 or 5 pounds, I guess. | |
| It seems we have to, in any case... | |
| I'm talking about leaving the house, of course... | |
| That's perfect! I appreciate it, thank you so much! | |
| I am okay, thanks. | |
| It might help you to relax a bit, I hope... | |
| Really? Very interesting. | |
| Hi Laura, congratulations! | |
| What about you? | |
| Yes, but can we cut them in cubes, please? | |
| You are being very generous dear, thanks, what about this... | |
| Yes, some prawn crackers and some spring rolls, please. | |
| Can you start from the beginning, please? | |
| I just had a bit of toast, what about you? | |
