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 a bottle of chardonnay and a bottle of sauvignon blanc, thanks Mike. | |
| Congratulations, well spotted! | |
| He looks a bit scared, because he can smell Bear, I think. | |
| You act like a child sometimes, I have to say! | |
| What about the prices? | |
| Excuse me, but what about the complaining about Pogo part? | |
| Is there any chance of getting a table, please? | |
| That's perfect! I appreciate it, thank you so much! | |
| I really have to go now, see you there, kisses... | |
| I don't know what to say, really... | |
| Yes, can I have a glass of chardonnay, please? | |
| Oh, you mean Mike, I guess. | |
| It might help you to relax a bit, I hope... | |
| An entire house!? Way more than we pay now, for sure. | |
| And I need a ladle for the chicken stock, that's all, I suppose. | |
| Can you look after it carefully, please? | |
| Good luck for tomorrow, see you. | |
| You are being very generous dear, thanks, what about this... | |
| Can you open the oven door for me, please? | |
| What about this one behind Iceland? | |
