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 | |
|---|---|
| Can I take your name and mobile number, please? | |
| I will have some fish, I think. | |
| Can we see the bathroom first, please? | |
| Can you summarize it before you go, please? | |
| I just need your name and mobile number, please. | |
| Hello Jen, what's up? | |
| Can we see the kitchen first, please? | |
| Okay, I'm waiting for you, see you then. | |
| Better late than never! | |
| Can you stop reminding me about the 10-day situation, please!? | |
| Thank you, have a nice day! | |
| Yes, what about them? | |
| I'll have a glass of white wine, too, please. | |
| And I need a ladle for the chicken stock, that's all, I suppose. | |
| Okay, see you! | |
| Well, can you explain how you make that calculation, please? | |
| Hello Diego, thanks for taking care of the bag. | |
| That would be the worst, I guess. | |
| Really? Very interesting. | |
| Hello, I'd like to book a table for two for tonight, please. | |
