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 | |
|---|---|
| Hello sir, table for two? | |
| Hello Diego, thanks for taking care of the bag. | |
| Is there any chance of getting a table, please? | |
| Sounds nice, can you show us the room, please? | |
| Yes, Cate speaking. | |
| What about you, Mike? | |
| Dear, can you let him finish, please!? | |
| That would be nice, see you tomorrow then. | |
| Really? It wasn't obvious, thanks for clarifying! | |
| What about the prices? | |
| To be more realistic, of course! | |
| That's perfect! I appreciate it, thank you so much! | |
| More or less? | |
| Can you stop bothering me, please? | |
| Well, can you explain how you make that calculation, please? | |
| She hung up on me! F*cking idiot! | |
| Hi Rocco, we're okay, thanks. | |
| Thank you, have a nice day! | |
| Maybe, sorry about that. | |
| Oh, you mean Mike, I guess. | |
