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 | |
|---|---|
| That would be nice, thank you. | |
| Since they use my stuff we can *borrow* some of their bread, I think. | |
| ...Oh yes, I want to talk to my mum, I mean Mrs. Jones, please! | |
| Hello, I'd like to book a table for two for tonight, please. | |
| Thanks for your kind wishes. | |
| Can you pass me the wine from the fridge, please? | |
| Alright, see you Cate. | |
| It seems we have to, in any case... | |
| I just need your name and mobile number, please. | |
| I will have some fish, I think. | |
| Maybe later, that's all for now, thank you! | |
| Yes, what about them? | |
| Alright, see you soon. | |
| Sure, no problem. | |
| She hung up on me! F*cking idiot! | |
| Can we continue what we were doing please? | |
| Can you get me 3 small beers, please? | |
| An entire house!? Way more than we pay now, for sure. | |
| Can you open the oven door for me, please? | |
| Yes, I don't like the aisle, thank you. | |
