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 | |
|---|---|
| See you at the station at 5. | |
| We'll have a bottle of chardonnay and a bottle of sauvignon blanc, thanks Mike. | |
| Maybe, sorry about that. | |
| Okay Toby, my loudmouth friend, sorry to say... | |
| Okay, see you! | |
| Yeah, that's better I suppose, thanks. | |
| Can we have our drinks before the meal please? | |
| Can you start from the beginning, please? | |
| Can you give me some information about the other tenants, please? | |
| What about you? | |
| That would be the worst, I guess. | |
| What about the prices? | |
| To be more realistic, of course! | |
| If you don't have anything better to do, of course. | |
| Is there any chance of getting a table, please? | |
| Yeah, I was wondering if his willy was sticking in or out, thanks! | |
| I don't know, maybe, I suppose so. | |
| I'll have another glass of wine, please. | |
| Alright, if you say so! | |
| Diego, can you tell me what she said last night, please? | |
