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 | |
|---|---|
| Really? It wasn't obvious, thanks for clarifying! | |
| We'll have the mussels, the calamari, some shrimp and the grilled fish, please. | |
| Can you make it bigger, please? | |
| Can you leave me alone, please! | |
| Hello, I'd like to book a table for two for tonight, please. | |
| I'm Cate, nice to meet you, Mike. | |
| Can I have the ad number for it, please? | |
| Can you start from the beginning, please? | |
| See you later, Nick. | |
| What's up guys, how is it going? | |
| Nice to meet you Cate, see you later! | |
| Hello Jen, what's up? | |
| You're welcome! | |
| Is there any chance of getting a table, please? | |
| What's her name, by the way? | |
| That's okay, can we do it first thing, please? | |
| Hello, madam, unfortunately... | |
| Sure, no problem. | |
| Erm, kind of, but not exactly! | |
| It might help you to relax a bit, I hope... | |
