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 | |
|---|---|
| I'll have 20, please. | |
| Can we have the menu, please? | |
| Alright! See you, bye. | |
| Can we see the bathroom first, please? | |
| It seems we have to, in any case... | |
| And I need a ladle for the chicken stock, that's all, I suppose. | |
| We have to preheat the oven, can you turn it on, please? | |
| What about you, Mike? | |
| Cate, I'm taking my bag with me, so no need to worry. | |
| You too, byee! | |
| Hello Jen, what's up? | |
| Sorry Cate! Nice to meet you. | |
| He looks a bit scared, because he can smell Bear, I think. | |
| And turn the top and the bottom grills on, please. | |
| That's wonderful, thank you very much! | |
| I am fine, thank you. | |
| We'll have the mussels, the calamari, some shrimp and the grilled fish, please. | |
| Dear, can you help me walk down the stairs, please? | |
| Hello, I'd like to book a table for two for tonight, please. | |
| What about the prices? | |
