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 | |
|---|---|
| Can you pass me the cutting board and the knife, please? | |
| Good luck for tomorrow, see you. | |
| We'll have a bottle of chardonnay and a bottle of sauvignon blanc, thanks Mike. | |
| Alright, see you Cate. | |
| Can you stop reminding me about the 10-day situation, please!? | |
| You are being very generous dear, thanks, what about this... | |
| Yes, I don't like the aisle, thank you. | |
| I am fine, thank you. | |
| No, I don't need anything, thanks. | |
| Can you summarize it before you go, please? | |
| Can I have a look at it, please? | |
| No, just a regular one, 4 or 5 pounds, I guess. | |
| Sounds nice, can you show us the room, please? | |
| We'll have the mussels, the calamari, some shrimp and the grilled fish, please. | |
| Okay, why not, if you want. | |
| That would be the worst, I guess. | |
| Yeah, that's better I suppose, thanks. | |
| Hello, can we order our meals, please? | |
| Well, can you explain how you make that calculation, please? | |
| Yes, Cate speaking. | |
