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 | |
|---|---|
| Sure, no problem. | |
| And it's totally burnt now, gross! | |
| Hello, can we order our meals, please? | |
| I'm Cate, nice to meet you, Mike. | |
| Stay on the line, please... | |
| Maybe, sorry about that. | |
| I guess the bottle is clean, but can you wash the glass, please? | |
| Hello Diego, thanks for taking care of the bag. | |
| Can we see the kitchen first, please? | |
| They are a f*cking bunch of unprofessional idiots, unbelievable! | |
| Can you clean the sink before I start washing, please? | |
| That's wonderful, thank you very much! | |
| What about this one behind Iceland? | |
| Hello sir, table for two? | |
| Really? Very interesting. | |
| Can you put it on the stove, please? | |
| Yes, but can we cut them in cubes, please? | |
| We'll have the mussels, the calamari, some shrimp and the grilled fish, please. | |
| And turn the top and the bottom grills on, please. | |
| I will have some fish, I think. | |
