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 | |
|---|---|
| Yes, can I have a glass of chardonnay, please? | |
| That's wonderful, thank you very much! | |
| I've found 2 viewable houses, what about you? | |
| Can we see the kitchen first, please? | |
| You act like a child sometimes, I have to say! | |
| Good luck for tomorrow, see you. | |
| To be more realistic, of course! | |
| I was sleeping before you woke me up, what's up? | |
| I see, what about a tenner then? | |
| Oh come on! Can we just talk about something else, please! | |
| I like Artificial Intelligence, what about you? | |
| Can I have one packet of cigarettes, please? | |
| Can you make it bigger, please? | |
| You are being very generous dear, thanks, what about this... | |
| Hi Rocco, we're okay, thanks. | |
| Can you get me 3 small beers, please? | |
| Dear, can you let him finish, please!? | |
| Hello, I'd like to book a table for two for tonight, please. | |
| That would be the worst, I guess. | |
| I just need your name and mobile number, please. | |
