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 | |
|---|---|
| Hello sir, table for two? | |
| Can you open the oven door for me, please? | |
| Yes, I don't like the aisle, thank you. | |
| That's okay, can we do it first thing, please? | |
| We'll have a bottle of chardonnay and a bottle of sauvignon blanc, thanks Mike. | |
| Can you start from the beginning, please? | |
| I'll have another glass of wine, please. | |
| Alright! See you, bye. | |
| Can you get me 3 small beers, please? | |
| Can we see the kitchen first, please? | |
| Hello Dick, nice to meet you. | |
| I will have some fish, I think. | |
| I don't think I would leave my cat to get a room, thank you! | |
| I just need your name and mobile number, please. | |
| That's perfect! I appreciate it, thank you so much! | |
| An entire house!? Way more than we pay now, for sure. | |
| I'll have a glass of white wine, too, please. | |
| Hello, Joseph, nice to meet you. | |
| Hi Laura, congratulations! | |
| Can I take your name and mobile number, please? | |
