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 | |
|---|---|
| Nice to meet you Cate, see you later! | |
| Is there any chance of getting a table, please? | |
| Hm, yes, can I get £20 cashback, please? | |
| Can we have the menu, please? | |
| Can you make it bigger, please? | |
| Can you give me some information about the other tenants, please? | |
| Can you still check the stock room, please? | |
| Diego! You little b*stard. | |
| Yes, but can we cut them in cubes, please? | |
| We'll have the mussels, the calamari, some shrimp and the grilled fish, please. | |
| Excuse me, but what about the complaining about Pogo part? | |
| Sure, no problem. | |
| That's okay, no problem. | |
| Yes, what about them? | |
| Or can you clean this one, please? | |
| That's perfect! I appreciate it, thank you so much! | |
| Yes, some prawn crackers and some spring rolls, please. | |
| Hello Dick, nice to meet you. | |
| That's wonderful, thank you very much! | |
| You are being very generous dear, thanks, what about this... | |
