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 | |
|---|---|
| We'll have a bottle of chardonnay and a bottle of sauvignon blanc, thanks Mike. | |
| Hello Diego, thanks for taking care of the bag. | |
| Umm... That's right, how did I forget that? How stupid I am... | |
| That's okay for now, thank you. | |
| Hi Laura, congratulations! | |
| I don't know what to say, really... | |
| That's wonderful, thank you very much! | |
| Nice to meet you, Toby! | |
| Okay, why not, if you want. | |
| Hello, can we order our meals, please? | |
| Can you stop bothering me, please? | |
| I just had a bit of toast, what about you? | |
| Congratulations, well spotted! | |
| That would be nice, thank you. | |
| Can we see the bathroom first, please? | |
| Sounds nice, can you show us the room, please? | |
| And I need to change my clothes, of course. | |
| More or less? | |
| If you don't have anything better to do, of course. | |
| Can we continue what we were doing please? | |
