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. | |
| Can you summarize it before you go, please? | |
| Could you chop some onions for me? Please?! | |
| Hello, can we order our meals, please? | |
| Umm... That's right, how did I forget that? How stupid I am... | |
| Oh, you mean Mike, I guess. | |
| Really? Thank you so much! | |
| I don't know what to say, really... | |
| No, just a regular one, 4 or 5 pounds, I guess. | |
| Thank you, have a nice day! | |
| Thanks for letting me know, bye! | |
| Good luck for tomorrow, see you. | |
| Can you pass me the wine from the fridge, please? | |
| Can I have the ad number for it, please? | |
| Okay, why not, if you want. | |
| Yes, but can we cut them in cubes, please? | |
| Hello Jen, what's up? | |
| I am fine, thank you. | |
| Okay, thank you very much. | |
| I will have some fish, I think. | |
