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, I'd like to book a table for two for tonight, please. | |
| Congratulations, well spotted! | |
| What about you? | |
| Can you pass me the cutting board and the knife, please? | |
| Okay, see you! | |
| Alright, if you say so! | |
| She hung up on me! F*cking idiot! | |
| Dude, picking up sh*t requires another tenner, see ya! | |
| I really have to go now, see you there, kisses... | |
| If you don't have anything better to do, of course. | |
| That's wonderful, thank you very much! | |
| Good night, see you later. | |
| Hello, can we order our meals, please? | |
| Can we have our drinks before the meal please? | |
| Alright! See you, bye. | |
| Thanks for your kind wishes. | |
| Really? Thank you so much! | |
| I don't know, maybe, I suppose so. | |
| Yes, but can we cut them in cubes, please? | |
| I am okay, thanks. | |
