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 | |
|---|---|
| I'll have another glass of wine, please. | |
| Alright, if you say so! | |
| Can you make it bigger, please? | |
| I am okay, thanks. | |
| Hello, I'd like to book a table for two for tonight, please. | |
| I'll have 20, please. | |
| Can you summarize it before you go, please? | |
| Then I missed my appointment at 11:00, of course. | |
| We have to preheat the oven, can you turn it on, please? | |
| We'll have the mussels, the calamari, some shrimp and the grilled fish, please. | |
| Hello sir, table for two? | |
| Yes, I don't like the aisle, thank you. | |
| Oh come on! Can we just talk about something else, please! | |
| Can you still check the stock room, please? | |
| Yes, somewhere comfortable, please. | |
| It might help you to relax a bit, I hope... | |
| Yes, Cate speaking. | |
| Hello, can we order our meals, please? | |
| Dude, picking up sh*t requires another tenner, see ya! | |
| You're welcome! | |
