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 | |
|---|---|
| Alright, see you soon. | |
| I'll have a glass of white wine, too, please. | |
| Alright, see you then. | |
| Thanks for your kind wishes. | |
| Finally, you've got your precious rice, congratulations! | |
| Can I take your name and mobile number, please? | |
| I don't know, maybe, I suppose so. | |
| Can we have the menu, please? | |
| Hello, madam, unfortunately... | |
| That would be the worst, I guess. | |
| Stay on the line, please... | |
| Dude, picking up sh*t requires another tenner, see ya! | |
| We'll have a bottle of chardonnay and a bottle of sauvignon blanc, thanks Mike. | |
| Hello, I'd like to book a table for two for tonight, please. | |
| Congratulations, well spotted! | |
| Sorry Cate! Nice to meet you. | |
| Can you start from the beginning, please? | |
| What's her name, by the way? | |
| Okay, why not, if you want. | |
| Excuse me, but what about the complaining about Pogo part? | |
