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 | |
|---|---|
| Nice to meet you Cate, see you later! | |
| No, just a regular one, 4 or 5 pounds, I guess. | |
| Can you put it on the stove, please? | |
| Nice to meet you, Toby! | |
| Hello, I'd like to book a table for two for tonight, please. | |
| I just need your name and mobile number, please. | |
| Can you pass me the cutting board and the knife, please? | |
| I don't think I would leave my cat to get a room, thank you! | |
| I don't know, maybe, I suppose so. | |
| Thank you, have a nice day! | |
| Can you summarize it before you go, please? | |
| Okay, see you! | |
| Well, can you explain how you make that calculation, please? | |
| I'll have 20, please. | |
| I don't know what to say, really... | |
| Can we continue what we were doing please? | |
| What about the prices? | |
| Hello sir, table for two? | |
| See you later, Nick. | |
| Really? It wasn't obvious, thanks for clarifying! | |
