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 the mussels, the calamari, some shrimp and the grilled fish, please. | |
| Thank you, madam, see you then! | |
| We'll have a bottle of chardonnay and a bottle of sauvignon blanc, thanks Mike. | |
| Cate with a C not a K, can you check it again, please? | |
| Maybe, sorry about that. | |
| Yes, Cate speaking. | |
| No, just a regular one, 4 or 5 pounds, I guess. | |
| Okay, see you! | |
| Is there any chance of getting a table, please? | |
| She couldn't stand seeing your ugly face anymore, I guess. | |
| Dear, can you help me walk down the stairs, please? | |
| She hung up on me! F*cking idiot! | |
| I'm able to do both at the same time, dear, no worries! | |
| Sorry Cate! Nice to meet you. | |
| I like Artificial Intelligence, what about you? | |
| Alright, see you then. | |
| Oh, you mean Mike, I guess. | |
| Erm, kind of, but not exactly! | |
| Hello Diego, thanks for taking care of the bag. | |
| Can you peel some potatoes for me? Please?! | |
