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 | |
|---|---|
| I'm Cate, nice to meet you, Mike. | |
| Can you stop reminding me about the 10-day situation, please!? | |
| Yes, can I have a glass of chardonnay, please? | |
| Can we continue what we were doing please? | |
| You act like a child sometimes, I have to say! | |
| And turn the top and the bottom grills on, please. | |
| Hello sir, table for two? | |
| To be more realistic, of course! | |
| Can you give me some information about the other tenants, please? | |
| I'll have 20, please. | |
| We'll have the mussels, the calamari, some shrimp and the grilled fish, please. | |
| Yes, what about them? | |
| You are being very generous dear, thanks, what about this... | |
| Alright, see you Cate. | |
| Cate, I'm taking my bag with me, so no need to worry. | |
| Can I take your name and mobile number, please? | |
| If you don't have anything better to do, of course. | |
| What about you, Mike? | |
| It seems we have to, in any case... | |
| Can you still check the stock room, please? | |
