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. | |
| I was sleeping before you woke me up, what's up? | |
| Alright, see you then. | |
| Can you make it bigger, please? | |
| Can you open the oven door for me, please? | |
| I'm able to do both at the same time, dear, no worries! | |
| And I need a ladle for the chicken stock, that's all, I suppose. | |
| Excuse me, but what about the complaining about Pogo part? | |
| Hello Dick, nice to meet you. | |
| And turn the top and the bottom grills on, please. | |
| Sorry Cate! Nice to meet you. | |
| Yes, I don't like the aisle, thank you. | |
| That would be nice, see you tomorrow then. | |
| Or can you clean this one, please? | |
| That's okay, can we do it first thing, please? | |
| Can we have the menu, please? | |
| Umm, my first choice would be Camden Lock, I guess. | |
| If you don't have anything better to do, of course. | |
| Stay on the line, please... | |
| Thanks for letting me know, bye! | |
