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 we have the menu, please? | |
| What about the prices? | |
| Well, can you explain how you make that calculation, please? | |
| An entire house!? Way more than we pay now, for sure. | |
| Yes, Cate speaking. | |
| Could you chop some onions for me? Please?! | |
| Hello Dick, nice to meet you. | |
| Umm, my first choice would be Camden Lock, I guess. | |
| Hello, I'd like to book a table for two for tonight, please. | |
| I was sleeping before you woke me up, what's up? | |
| Yes, somewhere comfortable, please. | |
| Okay, why not, if you want. | |
| I've found 2 viewable houses, what about you? | |
| Can I have a look at it, please? | |
| And turn the top and the bottom grills on, please. | |
| Nice to meet you, Toby! | |
| Hi Laura, congratulations! | |
| Finally, you've got your precious rice, congratulations! | |
| Cate with a C not a K, can you check it again, please? | |
| So a bottle would be better, please. | |
