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 | |
|---|---|
| I see, what about a tenner then? | |
| Hello Diego, thanks for taking care of the bag. | |
| Can you stop reminding me about the 10-day situation, please!? | |
| Yes, can I have a glass of chardonnay, please? | |
| Umm... That's right, how did I forget that? How stupid I am... | |
| Yes, I don't like the aisle, thank you. | |
| Okay Toby, my loudmouth friend, sorry to say... | |
| It might help you to relax a bit, I hope... | |
| Sorry Cate! Nice to meet you. | |
| Can we see the bathroom first, please? | |
| Sure, no problem. | |
| Alright! See you, bye. | |
| Is there any chance of getting a table, please? | |
| We'll have a bottle of chardonnay and a bottle of sauvignon blanc, thanks Mike. | |
| ...It was nice to meet you, too, thanks! | |
| Nice to meet you Cate, see you later! | |
| Erm, kind of, but not exactly! | |
| Can you open the oven door for me, please? | |
| See you later, Nick. | |
| And it's totally burnt now, gross! | |
