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 | |
|---|---|
| That would be nice, thank you. | |
| Hello, I'd like to book a table for two for tonight, please. | |
| Can you stop bothering me, please? | |
| Can you start from the beginning, please? | |
| ...It was nice to meet you, too, thanks! | |
| Can I have a look at it, please? | |
| Alright, see you then. | |
| What's her name, by the way? | |
| I will have some fish, I think. | |
| We'll have the mussels, the calamari, some shrimp and the grilled fish, please. | |
| It seems we have to, in any case... | |
| Can you make it bigger, please? | |
| Better late than never! | |
| Could you chop some onions for me? Please?! | |
| Congratulations, well spotted! | |
| Excuse me, but what about the complaining about Pogo part? | |
| Okay, thank you very much. | |
| Can you summarize it before you go, please? | |
| Alright, see you soon. | |
| I need them finely chopped, please! | |
