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 | |
|---|---|
| Erm, kind of, but not exactly! | |
| Diego, can you tell me what she said last night, please? | |
| We'll have a bottle of chardonnay and a bottle of sauvignon blanc, thanks Mike. | |
| Diego! You little b*stard. | |
| Can you start from the beginning, please? | |
| I will have some fish, I think. | |
| Can you get me 3 small beers, please? | |
| Oh come on! Can we just talk about something else, please! | |
| She hung up on me! F*cking idiot! | |
| Can you put it on the stove, please? | |
| That's wonderful, thank you very much! | |
| Yes, can I have a glass of chardonnay, please? | |
| I'm Cate, nice to meet you, Mike. | |
| No, I don't need anything, thanks. | |
| ...It was nice to meet you, too, thanks! | |
| Can you stop reminding me about the 10-day situation, please!? | |
| Alright, see you soon. | |
| Can you summarize it before you go, please? | |
| You're welcome! | |
| That would be nice, thank you. | |
