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 | |
|---|---|
| Sounds nice, can you show us the room, please? | |
| We'll have the mussels, the calamari, some shrimp and the grilled fish, please. | |
| Nice to meet you Cate, see you later! | |
| That would be the worst, I guess. | |
| And I need a ladle for the chicken stock, that's all, I suppose. | |
| Or can you clean this one, please? | |
| I just need your name and mobile number, please. | |
| An entire house!? Way more than we pay now, for sure. | |
| Cate, I'm taking my bag with me, so no need to worry. | |
| Can I have one packet of cigarettes, please? | |
| I'll have a glass of white wine, too, please. | |
| Hi Rocco, we're okay, thanks. | |
| Can you open the oven door for me, please? | |
| I like Artificial Intelligence, what about you? | |
| I will have some fish, I think. | |
| Hello, madam, unfortunately... | |
| Umm, my first choice would be Camden Lock, I guess. | |
| Can you pass me the cutting board and the knife, please? | |
| Dude, picking up sh*t requires another tenner, see ya! | |
| I really have to go now, see you there, kisses... | |
