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 | |
|---|---|
| Hello Dick, nice to meet you. | |
| I'll have a glass of white wine, too, please. | |
| See you at the station at 5. | |
| Nice to meet you, Toby! | |
| Can you put it on the stove, please? | |
| We'll have the mussels, the calamari, some shrimp and the grilled fish, please. | |
| Can you look after it carefully, please? | |
| Hello, can we order our meals, please? | |
| Can I take your name and mobile number, please? | |
| What's her name, by the way? | |
| Thanks for letting me know, bye! | |
| Well, can you explain how you make that calculation, please? | |
| Can we continue what we were doing please? | |
| No, I don't need anything, thanks. | |
| Hello, Joseph, nice to meet you. | |
| I don't think I would leave my cat to get a room, thank you! | |
| Umm, my first choice would be Camden Lock, I guess. | |
| Thank you, madam, see you then! | |
| Can you pass me the wine from the fridge, please? | |
| ...Oh yes, I want to talk to my mum, I mean Mrs. Jones, please! | |
