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 | |
|---|---|
| Good night, see you later. | |
| Hm, yes, can I get £20 cashback, please? | |
| Alright, see you soon. | |
| We'll have a bottle of chardonnay and a bottle of sauvignon blanc, thanks Mike. | |
| Sorry Cate! Nice to meet you. | |
| That's okay, can we do it first thing, please? | |
| 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? | |
| And turn the top and the bottom grills on, please. | |
| See you later, Nick. | |
| Hello sir, table for two? | |
| Good luck for tomorrow, see you. | |
| See you at the station at 5. | |
| Can you open the oven door for me, please? | |
| Yes, Cate speaking. | |
| I will have some fish, I think. | |
| I just had a bit of toast, what about you? | |
| Really? Very interesting. | |
| Then I missed my appointment at 11:00, of course. | |
| Hello, can we order our meals, please? | |
