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 | |
|---|---|
| I'll have 20, please. | |
| Can we see the bathroom first, please? | |
| And I need to change my clothes, of course. | |
| Sorry Cate! Nice to meet you. | |
| That's okay, no problem. | |
| Can you pass me the cutting board and the knife, please? | |
| What's her name, by the way? | |
| That would be nice, thank you. | |
| Nice to meet you, Toby! | |
| We'll have the mussels, the calamari, some shrimp and the grilled fish, please. | |
| Hello Dick, nice to meet you. | |
| I am fine, thank you. | |
| I really have to go now, see you there, kisses... | |
| Cate with a C not a K, can you check it again, please? | |
| I will have some fish, I think. | |
| Thanks for your kind wishes. | |
| I don't think I would leave my cat to get a room, thank you! | |
| Yes, some prawn crackers and some spring rolls, please. | |
| That's perfect! I appreciate it, thank you so much! | |
| Can you get me 3 small beers, please? | |
