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. | |
| I'll have a glass of white wine, too, please. | |
| Hello Dick, nice to meet you. | |
| Hi Rocco, we're okay, thanks. | |
| It might help you to relax a bit, I hope... | |
| What about you? | |
| That's okay, can we do it first thing, please? | |
| What about the prices? | |
| Can you summarize it before you go, please? | |
| I'll have 20, please. | |
| Yeah, that's better I suppose, thanks. | |
| I am fine, thank you. | |
| I just need your name and mobile number, please. | |
| Can you make it bigger, please? | |
| That's okay for now, thank you. | |
| He is made of wood, I believe. | |
| You are being very generous dear, thanks, what about this... | |
| Okay, why not, if you want. | |
| Can I have one packet of cigarettes, please? | |
| Can you put it on the stove, please? | |
