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, I'd like to book a table for two for tonight, please. | |
| Maybe, sorry about that. | |
| That would be the worst, I guess. | |
| Hello, madam, unfortunately... | |
| Alright, see you Cate. | |
| Is there any chance of getting a table, please? | |
| Can you stop reminding me about the 10-day situation, please!? | |
| Can I have the ad number for it, please? | |
| To be more realistic, of course! | |
| Yeah, that's better I suppose, thanks. | |
| More or less? | |
| What about the prices? | |
| Umm... That's right, how did I forget that? How stupid I am... | |
| Hello Dick, nice to meet you. | |
| Yes, what about them? | |
| Can you peel some potatoes for me? Please?! | |
| I'm able to do both at the same time, dear, no worries! | |
| No, I'm okay, thanks. | |
| That would be nice, thank you. | |
| I really have to go now, see you there, kisses... | |
