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 | |
|---|---|
| Well done, very clever! | |
| Can you stop reminding me about the 10-day situation, please!? | |
| You're welcome! | |
| I really have to go now, see you there, kisses... | |
| Hello Dick, nice to meet you. | |
| We'll have a bottle of chardonnay and a bottle of sauvignon blanc, thanks Mike. | |
| Dude, picking up sh*t requires another tenner, see ya! | |
| What about this one behind Iceland? | |
| That's perfect! I appreciate it, thank you so much! | |
| Hello, can we order our meals, please? | |
| Yes, can I have a glass of chardonnay, please? | |
| Really? Very interesting. | |
| No, just a regular one, 4 or 5 pounds, I guess. | |
| Oh come on! Can we just talk about something else, please! | |
| You are being very generous dear, thanks, what about this... | |
| Okay, I'm waiting for you, see you then. | |
| That's okay, can we do it first thing, please? | |
| Diego! You little b*stard. | |
| ...It was nice to meet you, too, thanks! | |
| Can we have our drinks before the meal please? | |
