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 | |
|---|---|
| I'll have a glass of white wine, too, please. | |
| Hello Diego, thanks for taking care of the bag. | |
| I really have to go now, see you there, kisses... | |
| Could you do me a favour and find us some, please? | |
| Nice to meet you Cate, see you later! | |
| Can you summarize it before you go, please? | |
| Well done, very clever! | |
| Yes, somewhere comfortable, please. | |
| It might help you to relax a bit, I hope... | |
| Can you look after it carefully, please? | |
| That's wonderful, thank you very much! | |
| Congratulations, well spotted! | |
| And it's totally burnt now, gross! | |
| That would be nice, see you tomorrow then. | |
| She couldn't stand seeing your ugly face anymore, I guess. | |
| Okay, see you! | |
| Hello, I'd like to book a table for two for tonight, please. | |
| Can you put it on the stove, please? | |
| Diego, can you tell me what she said last night, please? | |
| Finally, you've got your precious rice, congratulations! | |
