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 | |
|---|---|
| Hello, I'd like to book a table for two for tonight, please. | |
| Hello, madam, unfortunately... | |
| Okay, thank you very much. | |
| ...Oh yes, I want to talk to my mum, I mean Mrs. Jones, please! | |
| Can I have one packet of cigarettes, please? | |
| I'm talking about leaving the house, of course... | |
| Hi Rocco, we're okay, thanks. | |
| What's up guys, how is it going? | |
| Stay on the line, please... | |
| I like Artificial Intelligence, what about you? | |
| Can I have the ad number for it, please? | |
| See you later, Nick. | |
| Can we see the kitchen first, please? | |
| Alright! See you, bye. | |
| Umm, my first choice would be Camden Lock, I guess. | |
| That would be the worst, I guess. | |
| We'll have the mussels, the calamari, some shrimp and the grilled fish, please. | |
| Sorry Cate! Nice to meet you. | |
| I'm able to do both at the same time, dear, no worries! | |
| I'll have 20, please. | |
