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 | |
|---|---|
| Can we have our drinks before the meal please? | |
| Hello, madam, unfortunately... | |
| Can we continue what we were doing please? | |
| We'll have a bottle of chardonnay and a bottle of sauvignon blanc, thanks Mike. | |
| Can you summarize it before you go, please? | |
| Diego! You little b*stard. | |
| Well, can you explain how you make that calculation, please? | |
| ...It was nice to meet you, too, thanks! | |
| Hello, can we order our meals, please? | |
| Congratulations, well spotted! | |
| That would be nice, see you tomorrow then. | |
| Okay Toby, my loudmouth friend, sorry to say... | |
| I'll have 20, please. | |
| I really have to go now, see you there, kisses... | |
| Since they use my stuff we can *borrow* some of their bread, I think. | |
| Really? Very interesting. | |
| Can you make it bigger, please? | |
| Maybe, sorry about that. | |
| I just had a bit of toast, what about you? | |
| That's wonderful, thank you very much! | |
