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 | |
|---|---|
| More or less? | |
| No, just a regular one, 4 or 5 pounds, I guess. | |
| So a bottle would be better, please. | |
| Yeah, that's better I suppose, thanks. | |
| We'll have a bottle of chardonnay and a bottle of sauvignon blanc, thanks Mike. | |
| Can you stop bothering me, please? | |
| Okay, see you! | |
| Yes, some prawn crackers and some spring rolls, please. | |
| I see, what about a tenner then? | |
| Yes, Cate speaking. | |
| Erm, kind of, but not exactly! | |
| Can we continue what we were doing please? | |
| And it's totally burnt now, gross! | |
| I like Artificial Intelligence, what about you? | |
| ...Oh yes, I want to talk to my mum, I mean Mrs. Jones, please! | |
| Sure, no problem. | |
| Finally, you've got your precious rice, congratulations! | |
| Yes, but can we cut them in cubes, please? | |
| I'll have a glass of white wine, too, please. | |
| Hello Diego, thanks for taking care of the bag. | |
