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 | |
|---|---|
| Alright, see you soon. | |
| Stay on the line, please... | |
| It seems we have to, in any case... | |
| What about this one behind Iceland? | |
| Cate with a C not a K, can you check it again, please? | |
| Well, can you explain how you make that calculation, please? | |
| Yes, Cate speaking. | |
| And turn the top and the bottom grills on, please. | |
| Is there any chance of getting a table, please? | |
| I'll have 20, please. | |
| Can you stop bothering me, please? | |
| Really? Thank you so much! | |
| We'll have the mussels, the calamari, some shrimp and the grilled fish, please. | |
| Since they use my stuff we can *borrow* some of their bread, I think. | |
| Alright, see you Cate. | |
| Erm, kind of, but not exactly! | |
| Umm, my first choice would be Camden Lock, I guess. | |
| Can you put it on the stove, please? | |
| Hello, madam, unfortunately... | |
| Okay, I'm waiting for you, see you then. | |
