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 | |
|---|---|
| Diego, can you tell me what she said last night, please? | |
| Can you give me some information about the other tenants, please? | |
| So a bottle would be better, please. | |
| Maybe, sorry about that. | |
| Can you pass me the wine from the fridge, please? | |
| That would be the worst, I guess. | |
| Can we have the menu, please? | |
| Hello Dick, nice to meet you. | |
| I don't know, maybe, I suppose so. | |
| Really? Thank you so much! | |
| It might help you to relax a bit, I hope... | |
| Hello, I'd like to book a table for two for tonight, please. | |
| What about the prices? | |
| What's her name, by the way? | |
| Hello, can we order our meals, please? | |
| What about you? | |
| That's okay for now, thank you. | |
| Maybe later, that's all for now, thank you! | |
| Hello, madam, unfortunately... | |
| Hi Rocco, we're okay, thanks. | |
