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 | |
|---|---|
| Hello sir, table for two? | |
| Can you pass me the cutting board and the knife, please? | |
| Since they use my stuff we can *borrow* some of their bread, I think. | |
| Yes, what about them? | |
| Really? Very interesting. | |
| Yes, somewhere comfortable, please. | |
| Maybe, sorry about that. | |
| Excuse me, but what about the complaining about Pogo part? | |
| Dear, can you let him finish, please!? | |
| Yes, but can we cut them in cubes, please? | |
| Can you summarize it before you go, please? | |
| We have to preheat the oven, can you turn it on, please? | |
| Hello Diego, thanks for taking care of the bag. | |
| Can you peel some potatoes for me? Please?! | |
| Can you start from the beginning, please? | |
| Hello, I'd like to book a table for two for tonight, please. | |
| Yes, I don't like the aisle, thank you. | |
| Umm, I can't remember... You had something meaty, I guess. | |
| No, just a regular one, 4 or 5 pounds, I guess. | |
| Oh, you found some, thank you very much! | |
