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 | |
|---|---|
| Nice to meet you Cate, see you later! | |
| Okay Toby, my loudmouth friend, sorry to say... | |
| I just need your name and mobile number, please. | |
| Can you clean the sink before I start washing, please? | |
| What about you? | |
| Can we continue what we were doing please? | |
| That would be nice, see you tomorrow then. | |
| So a bottle would be better, please. | |
| Hello, madam, unfortunately... | |
| Can we see the bathroom first, please? | |
| Can we see the kitchen first, please? | |
| Thank you, have a nice day! | |
| You are being very generous dear, thanks, what about this... | |
| More or less? | |
| I see, what about a tenner then? | |
| Dear, can you let him finish, please!? | |
| Can you pass me the wine from the fridge, please? | |
| Really? It wasn't obvious, thanks for clarifying! | |
| I'll have 20, please. | |
| I'll have a glass of white wine, too, please. | |
