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. | |
| I need them finely chopped, please! | |
| Well done, very clever! | |
| Hello sir, table for two? | |
| He is made of wood, I believe. | |
| Hello, I'd like to book a table for two for tonight, please. | |
| Hello, can we order our meals, please? | |
| I don't think I would leave my cat to get a room, thank you! | |
| I'm able to do both at the same time, dear, no worries! | |
| Alright, see you soon. | |
| Okay, see you! | |
| Hi Laura, congratulations! | |
| Yes, somewhere comfortable, please. | |
| I don't know what to say, really... | |
| Erm, kind of, but not exactly! | |
| Hi Rocco, we're okay, thanks. | |
| Can you make it bigger, please? | |
| We have to preheat the oven, can you turn it on, please? | |
| You too, byee! | |
| Alright, see you Cate. | |
