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 20, please. | |
| Hello, madam, unfortunately... | |
| Could you chop some onions for me? Please?! | |
| I am okay, thanks. | |
| Hm, yes, can I get £20 cashback, please? | |
| Can we see the bathroom first, please? | |
| Can we see the kitchen first, please? | |
| Really? It wasn't obvious, thanks for clarifying! | |
| I guess the bottle is clean, but can you wash the glass, please? | |
| I don't think I would leave my cat to get a room, thank you! | |
| Then I missed my appointment at 11:00, of course. | |
| I just need your name and mobile number, please. | |
| And I need a ladle for the chicken stock, that's all, I suppose. | |
| If you don't have anything better to do, of course. | |
| I'm Cate, nice to meet you, Mike. | |
| Can you get me 3 small beers, please? | |
| Okay Toby, my loudmouth friend, sorry to say... | |
| I don't know, maybe, I suppose so. | |
| Well done, very clever! | |
| I'll have a glass of white wine, too, please. | |
