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 | |
|---|---|
| We'll have the mussels, the calamari, some shrimp and the grilled fish, please. | |
| Can I have the ad number for it, please? | |
| Hello, can we order our meals, please? | |
| Yes, can I have a glass of chardonnay, please? | |
| I need them finely chopped, please! | |
| Or can you clean this one, please? | |
| Better late than never! | |
| Sounds nice, can you show us the room, please? | |
| Really? It wasn't obvious, thanks for clarifying! | |
| I just need your name and mobile number, please. | |
| And turn the top and the bottom grills on, please. | |
| Yeah, that's better I suppose, thanks. | |
| Excuse me, but what about the complaining about Pogo part? | |
| That's perfect! I appreciate it, thank you so much! | |
| Oh, you found some, thank you very much! | |
| Can you stop reminding me about the 10-day situation, please!? | |
| Hello Jen, what's up? | |
| Good luck for tomorrow, see you. | |
| Okay, thank you very much. | |
| Yes, but can we cut them in cubes, please? | |
