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 | |
|---|---|
| Well, can you explain how you make that calculation, please? | |
| He looks a bit scared, because he can smell Bear, I think. | |
| Can I have a look at it, please? | |
| Stay on the line, please... | |
| See you later, Nick. | |
| Hello, I'd like to book a table for two for tonight, please. | |
| Yes, Cate speaking. | |
| Thank you, madam, see you then! | |
| What's her name, by the way? | |
| Umm, I can't remember... You had something meaty, I guess. | |
| Thank you, have a nice day! | |
| Dear, can you let him finish, please!? | |
| Oh come on! Can we just talk about something else, please! | |
| We'll have the mussels, the calamari, some shrimp and the grilled fish, please. | |
| Sounds nice, can you show us the room, please? | |
| So a bottle would be better, please. | |
| I just had a bit of toast, what about you? | |
| Can you pass me the cutting board and the knife, please? | |
| No, I'm okay, thanks. | |
| And it's totally burnt now, gross! | |
