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. | |
| Can I take your name and mobile number, please? | |
| Can you stop bothering me, please? | |
| Can I have a look at it, please? | |
| Can we see the kitchen first, please? | |
| I'll have 20, please. | |
| Thank you, have a nice day! | |
| Hello Dick, nice to meet you. | |
| Cate with a C not a K, can you check it again, please? | |
| Okay, why not, if you want. | |
| Really? It wasn't obvious, thanks for clarifying! | |
| I'll have a glass of white wine, too, please. | |
| Yes, Cate speaking. | |
| That's okay, no problem. | |
| Diego, can you tell me what she said last night, please? | |
| Well done, very clever! | |
| Okay Toby, my loudmouth friend, sorry to say... | |
| Hi Rocco, we're okay, thanks. | |
| You are being very generous dear, thanks, what about this... | |
| Really? Very interesting. | |
