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 | |
|---|---|
| Cate with a C not a K, can you check it again, please? | |
| I don't know, maybe, I suppose so. | |
| Okay Toby, my loudmouth friend, sorry to say... | |
| Is there any chance of getting a table, please? | |
| Nice to meet you, Toby! | |
| Yes, can I have a glass of chardonnay, please? | |
| And I need a ladle for the chicken stock, that's all, I suppose. | |
| Good luck for tomorrow, see you. | |
| Hello, can we order our meals, please? | |
| I'm able to do both at the same time, dear, no worries! | |
| What about you, Mike? | |
| See you later, Nick. | |
| Really? It wasn't obvious, thanks for clarifying! | |
| Could you do me a favour and find us some, please? | |
| Can you make it bigger, please? | |
| I've found 2 viewable houses, what about you? | |
| Can you get me 3 small beers, please? | |
| It might help you to relax a bit, I hope... | |
| Okay, why not, if you want. | |
| I was sleeping before you woke me up, what's up? | |
