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 | |
|---|---|
| What about the prices? | |
| I just had a bit of toast, what about you? | |
| We'll have a bottle of chardonnay and a bottle of sauvignon blanc, thanks Mike. | |
| Can I have the ad number for it, please? | |
| No, just a regular one, 4 or 5 pounds, I guess. | |
| Yes, what about them? | |
| I really have to go now, see you there, kisses... | |
| I'll have 20, please. | |
| Yes, somewhere comfortable, please. | |
| That's wonderful, thank you very much! | |
| Alright! See you, bye. | |
| Can you get me 3 small beers, please? | |
| Well, can you explain how you make that calculation, please? | |
| Excuse me, but what about the complaining about Pogo part? | |
| It might help you to relax a bit, I hope... | |
| What's her name, by the way? | |
| That would be the worst, I guess. | |
| Nice to meet you Cate, see you later! | |
| I see, what about a tenner then? | |
| I'm Cate, nice to meet you, Mike. | |
