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. | |
| What about the prices? | |
| Hello Dick, nice to meet you. | |
| Can you make it bigger, please? | |
| You are being very generous dear, thanks, what about this... | |
| I will have some fish, I think. | |
| That's wonderful, thank you very much! | |
| I don't think I would leave my cat to get a room, thank you! | |
| What's up guys, how is it going? | |
| Really? It wasn't obvious, thanks for clarifying! | |
| Thanks for your kind wishes. | |
| Nice to meet you, Toby! | |
| Umm... That's right, how did I forget that? How stupid I am... | |
| Can you leave me alone, please! | |
| Can I have a look at it, please? | |
| Stay on the line, please... | |
| Thank you, have a nice day! | |
| Hi Rocco, we're okay, thanks. | |
| Yes, I don't like the aisle, thank you. | |
| I'm talking about leaving the house, of course... | |
