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 | |
|---|---|
| What about the prices? | |
| Hello, can we order our meals, please? | |
| Can you look after it carefully, please? | |
| Could you do me a favour and find us some, please? | |
| You're welcome! | |
| I'm Cate, nice to meet you, Mike. | |
| I see, what about a tenner then? | |
| Well done, very clever! | |
| Congratulations, well spotted! | |
| Okay, see you! | |
| Oh, you mean Mike, I guess. | |
| And turn the top and the bottom grills on, please. | |
| What about this one behind Iceland? | |
| An entire house!? Way more than we pay now, for sure. | |
| Yes, can I have a glass of chardonnay, please? | |
| Can you stop reminding me about the 10-day situation, please!? | |
| Is there any chance of getting a table, please? | |
| He looks a bit scared, because he can smell Bear, I think. | |
| That would be nice, see you tomorrow then. | |
| They are a f*cking bunch of unprofessional idiots, unbelievable! | |
