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 | |
|---|---|
| Can we have our drinks before the meal please? | |
| Could you do me a favour and find us some, please? | |
| Can I take your name and mobile number, please? | |
| I will have some fish, I think. | |
| Alright, see you Cate. | |
| Sounds nice, can you show us the room, please? | |
| Finally, you've got your precious rice, congratulations! | |
| Good luck for tomorrow, see you. | |
| I am okay, thanks. | |
| See you later, Nick. | |
| What about you? | |
| More or less? | |
| I don't know, maybe, I suppose so. | |
| That would be nice, thank you. | |
| I'll have a glass of white wine, too, please. | |
| Hello Jen, what's up? | |
| So a bottle would be better, please. | |
| Is there any chance of getting a table, please? | |
| He looks a bit scared, because he can smell Bear, I think. | |
| That's okay, can we do it first thing, please? | |
