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 | |
|---|---|
| Can we have our drinks before the meal please? | |
| Umm... That's right, how did I forget that? How stupid I am... | |
| Thanks for your kind wishes. | |
| Yes, somewhere comfortable, please. | |
| She hung up on me! F*cking idiot! | |
| I'm Cate, nice to meet you, Mike. | |
| I'll have a glass of white wine, too, please. | |
| That's wonderful, thank you very much! | |
| Can I take your name and mobile number, please? | |
| Can I have one packet of cigarettes, please? | |
| Dear, can you let him finish, please!? | |
| Hello Jen, what's up? | |
| Can I have the ad number for it, please? | |
| That's okay, no problem. | |
| That's perfect! I appreciate it, thank you so much! | |
| Thanks for letting me know, bye! | |
| Or can you clean this one, please? | |
| Finally, you've got your precious rice, congratulations! | |
| I really have to go now, see you there, kisses... | |
| Alright! See you, bye. | |
