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 | |
|---|---|
| Hello Dick, nice to meet you. | |
| He looks a bit scared, because he can smell Bear, I think. | |
| We'll have a bottle of chardonnay and a bottle of sauvignon blanc, thanks Mike. | |
| Can we see the bathroom first, please? | |
| Can we see the kitchen first, please? | |
| Alright, see you soon. | |
| An entire house!? Way more than we pay now, for sure. | |
| See you at the station at 5. | |
| No, I'm okay, thanks. | |
| No, I don't need anything, thanks. | |
| Can you still check the stock room, please? | |
| Oh, you found some, thank you very much! | |
| And I need a ladle for the chicken stock, that's all, I suppose. | |
| Can you peel some potatoes for me? Please?! | |
| Yeah, I was wondering if his willy was sticking in or out, thanks! | |
| Can we have the menu, please? | |
| He is made of wood, I believe. | |
| Yes, Cate speaking. | |
| Can you give me some information about the other tenants, please? | |
| Really? It wasn't obvious, thanks for clarifying! | |
