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 | |
|---|---|
| That would be nice, see you tomorrow then. | |
| Can we continue what we were doing please? | |
| We'll have a bottle of chardonnay and a bottle of sauvignon blanc, thanks Mike. | |
| Oh come on! Can we just talk about something else, please! | |
| No, I'm okay, thanks. | |
| Oh, you found some, thank you very much! | |
| Yes, what about them? | |
| Diego! You little b*stard. | |
| ...It was nice to meet you, too, thanks! | |
| Hello, madam, unfortunately... | |
| Can you look after it carefully, please? | |
| I'll have 20, please. | |
| Really? Very interesting. | |
| And I need a ladle for the chicken stock, that's all, I suppose. | |
| See you at the station at 5. | |
| I guess the bottle is clean, but can you wash the glass, please? | |
| That's okay for now, thank you. | |
| Well done, very clever! | |
| Alright, see you Cate. | |
| I'm able to do both at the same time, dear, no worries! | |
