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 | |
|---|---|
| Sorry Cate! Nice to meet you. | |
| Can we see the kitchen first, please? | |
| Okay, thank you very much. | |
| Hello sir, table for two? | |
| See you later, Nick. | |
| Congratulations, well spotted! | |
| I see, what about a tenner then? | |
| Then I missed my appointment at 11:00, of course. | |
| So a bottle would be better, please. | |
| No, just a regular one, 4 or 5 pounds, I guess. | |
| We have to preheat the oven, can you turn it on, please? | |
| No, I don't need anything, thanks. | |
| Yeah, I was wondering if his willy was sticking in or out, thanks! | |
| Can you start from the beginning, please? | |
| What about you, Mike? | |
| Nice to meet you Cate, see you later! | |
| It seems we have to, in any case... | |
| Cate, I'm taking my bag with me, so no need to worry. | |
| Hello, I'd like to book a table for two for tonight, please. | |
| Can we continue what we were doing please? | |
