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. | |
| Okay, I'm waiting for you, see you then. | |
| Really? Thank you so much! | |
| That's wonderful, thank you very much! | |
| Can you stop reminding me about the 10-day situation, please!? | |
| Thank you, have a nice day! | |
| Hello, Joseph, nice to meet you. | |
| Is there any chance of getting a table, please? | |
| Can we have our drinks before the meal please? | |
| We have to preheat the oven, can you turn it on, please? | |
| Better late than never! | |
| Yes, Cate speaking. | |
| That would be nice, thank you. | |
| Oh, you mean Mike, I guess. | |
| Umm, my first choice would be Camden Lock, I guess. | |
| Can I have a look at it, please? | |
| Okay Toby, my loudmouth friend, sorry to say... | |
| I like Artificial Intelligence, what about you? | |
| I just need your name and mobile number, please. | |
| Yeah, that's better I suppose, thanks. | |
