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 you leave me alone, please! | |
| Stay on the line, please... | |
| Hello sir, table for two? | |
| ...Oh yes, I want to talk to my mum, I mean Mrs. Jones, please! | |
| No, just a regular one, 4 or 5 pounds, I guess. | |
| Can we have our drinks before the meal please? | |
| Alright, see you soon. | |
| Can we see the bathroom first, please? | |
| Thanks for letting me know, bye! | |
| Yes, Cate speaking. | |
| I like Artificial Intelligence, what about you? | |
| Can you make it bigger, please? | |
| Dear, can you let him finish, please!? | |
| Diego! You little b*stard. | |
| That's wonderful, thank you very much! | |
| What about you? | |
| We have to preheat the oven, can you turn it on, please? | |
| That's okay, can we do it first thing, please? | |
| She hung up on me! F*cking idiot! | |
| Can you still check the stock room, please? | |
