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 | |
|---|---|
| What about you? | |
| Can we have the menu, please? | |
| Hello, Joseph, nice to meet you. | |
| Alright, see you soon. | |
| I just need your name and mobile number, please. | |
| Cate, I'm taking my bag with me, so no need to worry. | |
| We'll have the mussels, the calamari, some shrimp and the grilled fish, please. | |
| Better late than never! | |
| Can I have the ad number for it, please? | |
| To be more realistic, of course! | |
| Hi Laura, congratulations! | |
| Maybe later, that's all for now, thank you! | |
| Okay, why not, if you want. | |
| And I need a ladle for the chicken stock, that's all, I suppose. | |
| Yes, some prawn crackers and some spring rolls, please. | |
| He looks a bit scared, because he can smell Bear, I think. | |
| An entire house!? Way more than we pay now, for sure. | |
| Yes, Cate speaking. | |
| They are a f*cking bunch of unprofessional idiots, unbelievable! | |
| Sorry Cate! Nice to meet you. | |
