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 the mussels, the calamari, some shrimp and the grilled fish, please. | |
| Umm... That's right, how did I forget that? How stupid I am... | |
| Can you leave me alone, please! | |
| I was sleeping before you woke me up, what's up? | |
| And I need to change my clothes, of course. | |
| And turn the top and the bottom grills on, please. | |
| ...Oh yes, I want to talk to my mum, I mean Mrs. Jones, please! | |
| Yes, what about them? | |
| No, I'm okay, thanks. | |
| Hello, Joseph, nice to meet you. | |
| Hello sir, table for two? | |
| Hello Dick, nice to meet you. | |
| Oh come on! Can we just talk about something else, please! | |
| What's her name, by the way? | |
| Can you pass me the wine from the fridge, please? | |
| I really have to go now, see you there, kisses... | |
| Congratulations, well spotted! | |
| You too, byee! | |
| What about you? | |
| Erm, kind of, but not exactly! | |
