







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 just had a bit of toast, what about you? | |
| Finally, you've got your precious rice, congratulations! | |
| No, I'm okay, thanks. | |
| Maybe later, that's all for now, thank you! | |
| Better late than never! | |
| Okay, thank you very much. | |
| Really? Very interesting. | |
| ...Oh yes, I want to talk to my mum, I mean Mrs. Jones, please! | |
| Hello sir, table for two? | |
| Hello, can we order our meals, please? | |
| Thank you, madam, see you then! | |
| We'll have the mussels, the calamari, some shrimp and the grilled fish, please. | |
| Oh, you found some, thank you very much! | |
| I don't think I would leave my cat to get a room, thank you! | |
| Oh come on! Can we just talk about something else, please! | |
| Sure, no problem. | |
| Can you still check the stock room, please? | |
| Hello, I'd like to book a table for two for tonight, please. | |
| Could you chop some onions for me? Please?! | |
| I'm Cate, nice to meet you, Mike. | |