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 I need a ladle for the chicken stock, that's all, I suppose. | |
| Hello Diego, thanks for taking care of the bag. | |
| Okay, thank you very much. | |
| That's okay, can we do it first thing, please? | |
| Diego! You little b*stard. | |
| What about the prices? | |
| I just need your name and mobile number, please. | |
| I will have some fish, I think. | |
| Can you peel some potatoes for me? Please?! | |
| Can I have the ad number for it, please? | |
| What's up guys, how is it going? | |
| I'm Cate, nice to meet you, Mike. | |
| That would be nice, thank you. | |
| I'll have 20, please. | |
| Can you still check the stock room, please? | |
| Okay, see you! | |
| Hello, I'd like to book a table for two for tonight, please. | |
| Yeah, that's better I suppose, thanks. | |
| Okay Toby, my loudmouth friend, sorry to say... | |
| I don't think I would leave my cat to get a room, thank you! | |
