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 | |
|---|---|
| See you later, Nick. | |
| Can we have our drinks before the meal please? | |
| Sounds nice, can you show us the room, please? | |
| I don't know, maybe, I suppose so. | |
| He is made of wood, I believe. | |
| Oh, you mean Mike, I guess. | |
| So a bottle would be better, please. | |
| Okay Toby, my loudmouth friend, sorry to say... | |
| Alright, see you then. | |
| We'll have a bottle of chardonnay and a bottle of sauvignon blanc, thanks Mike. | |
| Yes, what about them? | |
| What about you, Mike? | |
| That's wonderful, thank you very much! | |
| No, I'm okay, thanks. | |
| Can you look after it carefully, please? | |
| And it's totally burnt now, gross! | |
| I'll have a glass of white wine, too, please. | |
| Yes, I don't like the aisle, thank you. | |
| Oh, hang on, what about the room upstairs, in your house? | |
| That's okay, can we do it first thing, please? | |
