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 pass me the wine from the fridge, please? | |
| Erm, kind of, but not exactly! | |
| We'll have the mussels, the calamari, some shrimp and the grilled fish, please. | |
| Thank you, have a nice day! | |
| I'll have another glass of wine, please. | |
| I will have some fish, I think. | |
| Can I take your name and mobile number, please? | |
| Umm... That's right, how did I forget that? How stupid I am... | |
| And I need to change my clothes, of course. | |
| Well, can you explain how you make that calculation, please? | |
| I am fine, thank you. | |
| Thanks for your kind wishes. | |
| Can you start from the beginning, please? | |
| Hello, I'd like to book a table for two for tonight, please. | |
| I need them finely chopped, please! | |
| Can you give me some information about the other tenants, please? | |
| Can you get me 3 small beers, please? | |
| That would be nice, thank you. | |
| Hello, can we order our meals, please? | |
| I just need your name and mobile number, please. | |
