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 | |
|---|---|
| Really? Very interesting. | |
| No, I'm okay, thanks. | |
| Yes, but can we cut them in cubes, please? | |
| Can I take your name and mobile number, please? | |
| Alright, if you say so! | |
| That would be the worst, I guess. | |
| Hello, Joseph, nice to meet you. | |
| Hello, can we order our meals, please? | |
| I just need your name and mobile number, please. | |
| We'll have a bottle of chardonnay and a bottle of sauvignon blanc, thanks Mike. | |
| He is made of wood, I believe. | |
| He looks a bit scared, because he can smell Bear, I think. | |
| Diego! You little b*stard. | |
| Hi Laura, congratulations! | |
| Cate with a C not a K, can you check it again, please? | |
| Okay, see you! | |
| And I need to change my clothes, of course. | |
| No, I don't need anything, thanks. | |
| Alright, see you then. | |
| Really? It wasn't obvious, thanks for clarifying! | |
