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 I take your name and mobile number, please? | |
| Oh, you found some, thank you very much! | |
| Can you pass me the wine from the fridge, please? | |
| I'm able to do both at the same time, dear, no worries! | |
| Thanks for letting me know, bye! | |
| Alright, see you soon. | |
| Thank you, madam, see you then! | |
| Can you stop bothering me, please? | |
| Can you get me 3 small beers, please? | |
| What about you, Mike? | |
| It might help you to relax a bit, I hope... | |
| I will have some fish, I think. | |
| ...It was nice to meet you, too, thanks! | |
| That's perfect! I appreciate it, thank you so much! | |
| Hello Dick, nice to meet you. | |
| Cate with a C not a K, can you check it again, please? | |
| Hello Diego, thanks for taking care of the bag. | |
| They are a f*cking bunch of unprofessional idiots, unbelievable! | |
| Can you clean the sink before I start washing, please? | |
| Well done, very clever! | |
