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. | |
| What's her name, by the way? | |
| Sorry Cate! Nice to meet you. | |
| It seems we have to, in any case... | |
| Hello, I'd like to book a table for two for tonight, please. | |
| Good night, see you later. | |
| Erm, kind of, but not exactly! | |
| I just need your name and mobile number, please. | |
| Can I take your name and mobile number, please? | |
| Can you open the oven door for me, please? | |
| Oh, you found some, thank you very much! | |
| I'll have another glass of wine, please. | |
| It might help you to relax a bit, I hope... | |
| Okay, thank you very much. | |
| We'll have the mussels, the calamari, some shrimp and the grilled fish, please. | |
| Yes, some prawn crackers and some spring rolls, please. | |
| I am fine, thank you. | |
| Can you stop reminding me about the 10-day situation, please!? | |
| Oh, hang on, what about the room upstairs, in your house? | |
| I really have to go now, see you there, kisses... | |
