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 | |
|---|---|
| Could you chop some onions for me? Please?! | |
| I'll have 20, please. | |
| Okay, I'm waiting for you, see you then. | |
| I'm Cate, nice to meet you, Mike. | |
| Can you leave me alone, please! | |
| That's okay, can we do it first thing, please? | |
| I guess the bottle is clean, but can you wash the glass, please? | |
| Hello sir, table for two? | |
| Can you look after it carefully, please? | |
| ...It was nice to meet you, too, thanks! | |
| Erm, kind of, but not exactly! | |
| Alright, see you then. | |
| Can we continue what we were doing please? | |
| Hello, I'd like to book a table for two for tonight, please. | |
| To be more realistic, of course! | |
| If you don't have anything better to do, of course. | |
| Can we see the kitchen first, please? | |
| I was sleeping before you woke me up, what's up? | |
| ...Oh yes, I want to talk to my mum, I mean Mrs. Jones, please! | |
| Yes, but can we cut them in cubes, please? | |
