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 | |
|---|---|
| I will have some fish, I think. | |
| Can I take your name and mobile number, please? | |
| Or can you clean this one, please? | |
| Can we have our drinks before the meal please? | |
| They are a f*cking bunch of unprofessional idiots, unbelievable! | |
| Yes, I don't like the aisle, thank you. | |
| What about the prices? | |
| Erm, kind of, but not exactly! | |
| That's wonderful, thank you very much! | |
| Good night, see you later. | |
| Cate with a C not a K, can you check it again, please? | |
| Umm, I can't remember... You had something meaty, I guess. | |
| No, I don't need anything, thanks. | |
| Thanks for your kind wishes. | |
| Okay, why not, if you want. | |
| Hello sir, table for two? | |
| I really have to go now, see you there, kisses... | |
| I don't know what to say, really... | |
| More or less? | |
| Okay Toby, my loudmouth friend, sorry to say... | |
