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 | |
|---|---|
| Can we see the kitchen first, please? | |
| Yes, but can we cut them in cubes, please? | |
| Thank you, have a nice day! | |
| I really have to go now, see you there, kisses... | |
| That would be the worst, I guess. | |
| Hello, I'd like to book a table for two for tonight, please. | |
| Good luck for tomorrow, see you. | |
| I don't think I would leave my cat to get a room, thank you! | |
| Yes, can I have a glass of chardonnay, please? | |
| Yeah, that's better I suppose, thanks. | |
| Can I have one packet of cigarettes, please? | |
| I am okay, thanks. | |
| Thank you, madam, see you then! | |
| Alright! See you, bye. | |
| No, just a regular one, 4 or 5 pounds, I guess. | |
| I'll have a glass of white wine, too, please. | |
| Dude, picking up sh*t requires another tenner, see ya! | |
| Or can you clean this one, please? | |
| Umm... That's right, how did I forget that? How stupid I am... | |
| Is there any chance of getting a table, please? | |
