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 continue what we were doing please? | |
| I just need your name and mobile number, please. | |
| We'll have the mussels, the calamari, some shrimp and the grilled fish, please. | |
| Hello sir, table for two? | |
| I'll have another glass of wine, please. | |
| Umm, my first choice would be Camden Lock, I guess. | |
| Alright, see you soon. | |
| That would be the worst, I guess. | |
| Cate, I'm taking my bag with me, so no need to worry. | |
| Is there any chance of getting a table, please? | |
| It seems we have to, in any case... | |
| Hello, Joseph, nice to meet you. | |
| Thank you, madam, see you then! | |
| What about the prices? | |
| Can I have the ad number for it, please? | |
| That's wonderful, thank you very much! | |
| Can you put it on the stove, please? | |
| It might help you to relax a bit, I hope... | |
| Yeah, that's better I suppose, thanks. | |
| And turn the top and the bottom grills on, please. | |
