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 | |
|---|---|
| Can you pass me the cutting board and the knife, please? | |
| That's wonderful, thank you very much! | |
| I am fine, thank you. | |
| No, I don't need anything, thanks. | |
| Hello Diego, thanks for taking care of the bag. | |
| Really? Thank you so much! | |
| That's okay, no problem. | |
| I was sleeping before you woke me up, what's up? | |
| Can I have one packet of cigarettes, please? | |
| Congratulations, well spotted! | |
| What's her name, by the way? | |
| Is there any chance of getting a table, please? | |
| Hello, I'd like to book a table for two for tonight, please. | |
| Yes, Cate speaking. | |
| Dude, picking up sh*t requires another tenner, see ya! | |
| It might help you to relax a bit, I hope... | |
| We'll have a bottle of chardonnay and a bottle of sauvignon blanc, thanks Mike. | |
| Nice to meet you Cate, see you later! | |
| Cate with a C not a K, can you check it again, please? | |
| What about this one behind Iceland? | |
