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 | |
|---|---|
| Oh, hang on, what about the room upstairs, in your house? | |
| What about you, Mike? | |
| Umm, I can't remember... You had something meaty, I guess. | |
| Hello Diego, thanks for taking care of the bag. | |
| Yes, but can we cut them in cubes, please? | |
| Can you pass me the cutting board and the knife, please? | |
| That's okay, can we do it first thing, please? | |
| To be more realistic, of course! | |
| No, I'm okay, thanks. | |
| Alright! See you, bye. | |
| That would be nice, thank you. | |
| That's okay for now, thank you. | |
| I just need your name and mobile number, please. | |
| Hello, can we order our meals, please? | |
| Alright, see you Cate. | |
| Hello Jen, what's up? | |
| We'll have the mussels, the calamari, some shrimp and the grilled fish, please. | |
| Hello sir, table for two? | |
| I'll have another glass of wine, please. | |
| Can you put it on the stove, please? | |
