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 | |
|---|---|
| Yes, can I have a glass of chardonnay, please? | |
| Can you make it bigger, please? | |
| I'll have another glass of wine, please. | |
| Alright, see you then. | |
| It seems we have to, in any case... | |
| What's her name, by the way? | |
| I don't think I would leave my cat to get a room, thank you! | |
| Can you peel some potatoes for me? Please?! | |
| Oh, you mean Mike, I guess. | |
| That would be nice, see you tomorrow then. | |
| Can I have the ad number for it, please? | |
| And I need a ladle for the chicken stock, that's all, I suppose. | |
| Can you clean the sink before I start washing, please? | |
| I am okay, thanks. | |
| Good luck for tomorrow, see you. | |
| Could you do me a favour and find us some, please? | |
| Then I missed my appointment at 11:00, of course. | |
| I'm Cate, nice to meet you, Mike. | |
| We'll have a bottle of chardonnay and a bottle of sauvignon blanc, thanks Mike. | |
| Oh, you found some, thank you very much! | |
