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 | |
|---|---|
| Umm... That's right, how did I forget that? How stupid I am... | |
| Can I take your name and mobile number, please? | |
| Hm, yes, can I get £20 cashback, please? | |
| That would be nice, thank you. | |
| Yes, I don't like the aisle, thank you. | |
| Sure, no problem. | |
| Better late than never! | |
| We'll have a bottle of chardonnay and a bottle of sauvignon blanc, thanks Mike. | |
| Can you pass me the wine from the fridge, please? | |
| Dear, can you let him finish, please!? | |
| Yes, somewhere comfortable, please. | |
| Thank you, madam, see you then! | |
| Dude, picking up sh*t requires another tenner, see ya! | |
| Diego! You little b*stard. | |
| Is there any chance of getting a table, please? | |
| No, just a regular one, 4 or 5 pounds, I guess. | |
| Okay Toby, my loudmouth friend, sorry to say... | |
| Well, can you explain how you make that calculation, please? | |
| Oh, you mean Mike, I guess. | |
| I'm Cate, nice to meet you, Mike. | |
