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 | |
|---|---|
| Really? Very interesting. | |
| And I need to change my clothes, of course. | |
| Can I have a look at it, please? | |
| And I need a ladle for the chicken stock, that's all, I suppose. | |
| Hello, I'd like to book a table for two for tonight, please. | |
| What about you, Mike? | |
| Nice to meet you, Toby! | |
| Can you pass me the wine from the fridge, please? | |
| Hm, yes, can I get £20 cashback, please? | |
| Hello sir, table for two? | |
| That would be nice, see you tomorrow then. | |
| Diego, can you tell me what she said last night, please? | |
| Dude, picking up sh*t requires another tenner, see ya! | |
| Thanks for your kind wishes. | |
| Yes, but can we cut them in cubes, please? | |
| That's okay, can we do it first thing, please? | |
| Is there any chance of getting a table, please? | |
| Oh come on! Can we just talk about something else, please! | |
| It seems we have to, in any case... | |
| Yes, somewhere comfortable, please. | |
