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 | |
|---|---|
| You act like a child sometimes, I have to say! | |
| Thanks for letting me know, bye! | |
| Can we have the menu, please? | |
| Can you pass me the cutting board and the knife, please? | |
| ...Oh yes, I want to talk to my mum, I mean Mrs. Jones, please! | |
| Oh, you found some, thank you very much! | |
| Sure, no problem. | |
| Hello sir, table for two? | |
| Okay, why not, if you want. | |
| Maybe, sorry about that. | |
| What's her name, by the way? | |
| Yes, what about them? | |
| That's okay for now, thank you. | |
| Can you summarize it before you go, please? | |
| Thank you, have a nice day! | |
| And turn the top and the bottom grills on, please. | |
| Okay, see you! | |
| Can you clean the sink before I start washing, please? | |
| Can we continue what we were doing please? | |
| Yes, some prawn crackers and some spring rolls, please. | |
