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 am fine, thank you. | |
| Maybe, sorry about that. | |
| Hello Dick, nice to meet you. | |
| Cate with a C not a K, can you check it again, please? | |
| Okay, thank you very much. | |
| Okay, why not, if you want. | |
| Can you look after it carefully, please? | |
| Hello, can we order our meals, please? | |
| Can you stop bothering me, please? | |
| So a bottle would be better, please. | |
| Hello sir, table for two? | |
| What about the prices? | |
| And it's totally burnt now, gross! | |
| I'll have a glass of white wine, too, please. | |
| Excuse me, but what about the complaining about Pogo part? | |
| She couldn't stand seeing your ugly face anymore, I guess. | |
| See you later, Nick. | |
| Good luck for tomorrow, see you. | |
| Hello, I'd like to book a table for two for tonight, please. | |
| Yeah, that's better I suppose, thanks. | |
