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 turn the top and the bottom grills on, please. | |
| Hello, I'd like to book a table for two for tonight, please. | |
| Since they use my stuff we can *borrow* some of their bread, I think. | |
| You too, byee! | |
| Dear, can you let him finish, please!? | |
| That would be nice, see you tomorrow then. | |
| Okay, see you! | |
| Nice to meet you Cate, see you later! | |
| They are a f*cking bunch of unprofessional idiots, unbelievable! | |
| What about you? | |
| Diego, can you tell me what she said last night, please? | |
| Okay, why not, if you want. | |
| Can I have the ad number for it, please? | |
| Alright! See you, bye. | |
| Congratulations, well spotted! | |
| We'll have a bottle of chardonnay and a bottle of sauvignon blanc, thanks Mike. | |
| Hello sir, table for two? | |
| Can we have the menu, please? | |
| What about this one behind Iceland? | |
| That's okay, can we do it first thing, please? | |
