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 | |
|---|---|
| I don't know what to say, really... | |
| Yes, somewhere comfortable, please. | |
| You too, byee! | |
| I'm able to do both at the same time, dear, no worries! | |
| Oh, hang on, what about the room upstairs, in your house? | |
| We'll have a bottle of chardonnay and a bottle of sauvignon blanc, thanks Mike. | |
| We'll have the mussels, the calamari, some shrimp and the grilled fish, please. | |
| Alright! See you, bye. | |
| I'll have 20, please. | |
| Stay on the line, please... | |
| Can I have one packet of cigarettes, please? | |
| What's up guys, how is it going? | |
| Umm... That's right, how did I forget that? How stupid I am... | |
| I need them finely chopped, please! | |
| Can you get me 3 small beers, please? | |
| I really have to go now, see you there, kisses... | |
| And it's totally burnt now, gross! | |
| That would be the worst, I guess. | |
| Maybe later, that's all for now, thank you! | |
| What about you? | |
