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 | |
|---|---|
| We'll have the mussels, the calamari, some shrimp and the grilled fish, please. | |
| Hello, Joseph, nice to meet you. | |
| Can you summarize it before you go, please? | |
| I'll have another glass of wine, please. | |
| Or can you clean this one, please? | |
| I just need your name and mobile number, please. | |
| Really? Thank you so much! | |
| Hm, yes, can I get £20 cashback, please? | |
| Can you still check the stock room, please? | |
| Hello, can we order our meals, please? | |
| I've found 2 viewable houses, what about you? | |
| Alright, see you soon. | |
| Thanks for your kind wishes. | |
| Yeah, I was wondering if his willy was sticking in or out, thanks! | |
| See you later, Nick. | |
| And it's totally burnt now, gross! | |
| I will have some fish, I think. | |
| Can we continue what we were doing please? | |
| Can you make it bigger, please? | |
| That's okay, no problem. | |
