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 | |
|---|---|
| Thank you, have a nice day! | |
| What about you? | |
| Cate, I'm taking my bag with me, so no need to worry. | |
| I just had a bit of toast, what about you? | |
| Okay Toby, my loudmouth friend, sorry to say... | |
| I've found 2 viewable houses, what about you? | |
| ...It was nice to meet you, too, thanks! | |
| What about you, Mike? | |
| Alright, see you Cate. | |
| Hello, I'd like to book a table for two for tonight, please. | |
| Cate with a C not a K, can you check it again, please? | |
| I don't know what to say, really... | |
| Can we have our drinks before the meal please? | |
| Nice to meet you, Toby! | |
| We'll have the mussels, the calamari, some shrimp and the grilled fish, please. | |
| I am okay, thanks. | |
| Can you pass me the cutting board and the knife, please? | |
| Can you summarize it before you go, please? | |
| Can you look after it carefully, please? | |
| See you at the station at 5. | |
