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 | |
|---|---|
| Okay Toby, my loudmouth friend, sorry to say... | |
| I am okay, thanks. | |
| Could you do me a favour and find us some, please? | |
| Yes, I don't like the aisle, thank you. | |
| Hello Diego, thanks for taking care of the bag. | |
| I guess the bottle is clean, but can you wash the glass, please? | |
| Can you get me 3 small beers, please? | |
| They are a f*cking bunch of unprofessional idiots, unbelievable! | |
| Maybe, sorry about that. | |
| To be more realistic, of course! | |
| Alright, see you then. | |
| Hello, I'd like to book a table for two for tonight, please. | |
| I'll have a glass of white wine, too, please. | |
| It might help you to relax a bit, I hope... | |
| Can you summarize it before you go, please? | |
| Thanks for your kind wishes. | |
| Is there any chance of getting a table, please? | |
| Yes, what about them? | |
| More or less? | |
| Or can you clean this one, please? | |
