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. | |
| No, just a regular one, 4 or 5 pounds, I guess. | |
| I was sleeping before you woke me up, what's up? | |
| Hello Diego, thanks for taking care of the bag. | |
| Erm, kind of, but not exactly! | |
| Could you chop some onions for me? Please?! | |
| Hello, I'd like to book a table for two for tonight, please. | |
| An entire house!? Way more than we pay now, for sure. | |
| Okay Toby, my loudmouth friend, sorry to say... | |
| Nice to meet you Cate, see you later! | |
| I like Artificial Intelligence, what about you? | |
| I've found 2 viewable houses, what about you? | |
| Thank you, madam, see you then! | |
| Umm, my first choice would be Camden Lock, I guess. | |
| ...Oh yes, I want to talk to my mum, I mean Mrs. Jones, please! | |
| You're welcome! | |
| He is made of wood, I believe. | |
| Thanks for letting me know, bye! | |
| See you later, Nick. | |
| Oh, you found some, thank you very much! | |
