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 | |
|---|---|
| More or less? | |
| I don't think I would leave my cat to get a room, thank you! | |
| Yes, can I have a glass of chardonnay, please? | |
| Sorry Cate! Nice to meet you. | |
| Stay on the line, please... | |
| Hello Diego, thanks for taking care of the bag. | |
| Can we have our drinks before the meal please? | |
| I'm Cate, nice to meet you, Mike. | |
| Sure, no problem. | |
| I guess the bottle is clean, but can you wash the glass, please? | |
| He looks a bit scared, because he can smell Bear, I think. | |
| Hello, I'd like to book a table for two for tonight, please. | |
| I'll have another glass of wine, please. | |
| Better late than never! | |
| Dear, can you help me walk down the stairs, please? | |
| Is there any chance of getting a table, please? | |
| What about you? | |
| We'll have the mussels, the calamari, some shrimp and the grilled fish, please. | |
| What about you, Mike? | |
| That would be nice, thank you. | |
