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 | |
|---|---|
| Could you chop some onions for me? Please?! | |
| I'll have 20, please. | |
| I just had a bit of toast, what about you? | |
| Thank you, madam, see you then! | |
| You act like a child sometimes, I have to say! | |
| Thanks for your kind wishes. | |
| Okay, I'm waiting for you, see you then. | |
| I really have to go now, see you there, kisses... | |
| We'll have a bottle of chardonnay and a bottle of sauvignon blanc, thanks Mike. | |
| She hung up on me! F*cking idiot! | |
| And I need a ladle for the chicken stock, that's all, I suppose. | |
| Nice to meet you, Toby! | |
| Hello Diego, thanks for taking care of the bag. | |
| What about the prices? | |
| Then I missed my appointment at 11:00, of course. | |
| Hello, I'd like to book a table for two for tonight, please. | |
| I am okay, thanks. | |
| Thanks for letting me know, bye! | |
| That would be nice, see you tomorrow then. | |
| That would be the worst, I guess. | |
