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, thank you. | |
| ...Oh yes, I want to talk to my mum, I mean Mrs. Jones, please! | |
| What's her name, by the way? | |
| Can you pass me the wine from the fridge, please? | |
| What about this one behind Iceland? | |
| Thanks for letting me know, bye! | |
| Hello Diego, thanks for taking care of the bag. | |
| Dear, can you help me walk down the stairs, please? | |
| Erm, kind of, but not exactly! | |
| Can you pass me the cutting board and the knife, please? | |
| Really? Very interesting. | |
| I really have to go now, see you there, kisses... | |
| Good luck for tomorrow, see you. | |
| Hello, Joseph, nice to meet you. | |
| Yes, can I have a glass of chardonnay, please? | |
| Sounds nice, can you show us the room, please? | |
| Stay on the line, please... | |
| Can you get me 3 small beers, please? | |
| Yes, some prawn crackers and some spring rolls, please. | |
| I'll have a glass of white wine, too, please. | |
