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 | |
|---|---|
| And it's totally burnt now, gross! | |
| Can we see the kitchen first, please? | |
| Oh come on! Can we just talk about something else, please! | |
| Nice to meet you Cate, see you later! | |
| Alright! See you, bye. | |
| Maybe later, that's all for now, thank you! | |
| Hello sir, table for two? | |
| And turn the top and the bottom grills on, please. | |
| It might help you to relax a bit, I hope... | |
| Maybe, sorry about that. | |
| Hello, I'd like to book a table for two for tonight, please. | |
| Cate with a C not a K, can you check it again, please? | |
| Hello, Joseph, nice to meet you. | |
| Hello, madam, unfortunately... | |
| Alright, if you say so! | |
| We have to preheat the oven, can you turn it on, please? | |
| Okay, why not, if you want. | |
| I see, what about a tenner then? | |
| Can I have the ad number for it, please? | |
| That would be nice, thank you. | |
