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 | |
|---|---|
| What about you? | |
| I am okay, thanks. | |
| Hello, I'd like to book a table for two for tonight, please. | |
| If you don't have anything better to do, of course. | |
| I am fine, thank you. | |
| Thanks for letting me know, bye! | |
| Can we have our drinks before the meal please? | |
| Nice to meet you Cate, see you later! | |
| Oh, hang on, what about the room upstairs, in your house? | |
| Good luck for tomorrow, see you. | |
| Can I take your name and mobile number, please? | |
| Can we continue what we were doing please? | |
| You act like a child sometimes, I have to say! | |
| Or can you clean this one, please? | |
| Dear, can you let him finish, please!? | |
| That's okay for now, thank you. | |
| Can you look after it carefully, please? | |
| He is made of wood, I believe. | |
| Yes, what about them? | |
| ...Oh yes, I want to talk to my mum, I mean Mrs. Jones, please! | |
