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 | |
|---|---|
| Thank you, have a nice day! | |
| Yeah, that's better I suppose, thanks. | |
| Yes, but can we cut them in cubes, please? | |
| Diego, can you tell me what she said last night, please? | |
| It seems we have to, in any case... | |
| Can you peel some potatoes for me? Please?! | |
| Can we have the menu, please? | |
| Hi Laura, congratulations! | |
| Hello, I'd like to book a table for two for tonight, please. | |
| Can you stop bothering me, please? | |
| Can you leave me alone, please! | |
| Alright, see you then. | |
| Dear, can you let him finish, please!? | |
| That's okay for now, thank you. | |
| Umm, my first choice would be Camden Lock, I guess. | |
| Better late than never! | |
| Can you give me some information about the other tenants, please? | |
| Can I have the ad number for it, please? | |
| Well, can you explain how you make that calculation, please? | |
| And it's totally burnt now, gross! | |
