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 | |
|---|---|
| Alright! See you, bye. | |
| Can you summarize it before you go, please? | |
| Hello Diego, thanks for taking care of the bag. | |
| We'll have the mussels, the calamari, some shrimp and the grilled fish, please. | |
| Can we have the menu, please? | |
| And turn the top and the bottom grills on, please. | |
| We have to preheat the oven, can you turn it on, please? | |
| That's perfect! I appreciate it, thank you so much! | |
| More or less? | |
| Or can you clean this one, please? | |
| And I need a ladle for the chicken stock, that's all, I suppose. | |
| Thank you, have a nice day! | |
| Cate, I'm taking my bag with me, so no need to worry. | |
| I'm Cate, nice to meet you, Mike. | |
| Nice to meet you, Toby! | |
| What's her name, by the way? | |
| Can you open the oven door for me, please? | |
| Can I have the ad number for it, please? | |
| I don't know what to say, really... | |
| I need them finely chopped, please! | |
