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 | |
|---|---|
| Okay, thank you very much. | |
| ...Oh yes, I want to talk to my mum, I mean Mrs. Jones, please! | |
| That would be nice, see you tomorrow then. | |
| Can we have our drinks before the meal please? | |
| We'll have a bottle of chardonnay and a bottle of sauvignon blanc, thanks Mike. | |
| Can we have the menu, please? | |
| I'll have 20, please. | |
| We'll have the mussels, the calamari, some shrimp and the grilled fish, please. | |
| Can I take your name and mobile number, please? | |
| Thanks for letting me know, bye! | |
| I'm Cate, nice to meet you, Mike. | |
| Hello Jen, what's up? | |
| Can you look after it carefully, please? | |
| You act like a child sometimes, I have to say! | |
| And I need a ladle for the chicken stock, that's all, I suppose. | |
| That's wonderful, thank you very much! | |
| Sorry Cate! Nice to meet you. | |
| Umm, my first choice would be Camden Lock, I guess. | |
| Hello, can we order our meals, please? | |
| I guess the bottle is clean, but can you wash the glass, please? | |
