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 | |
|---|---|
| I will have some fish, I think. | |
| Nice to meet you Cate, see you later! | |
| Oh come on! Can we just talk about something else, please! | |
| Can we have our drinks before the meal please? | |
| More or less? | |
| We'll have a bottle of chardonnay and a bottle of sauvignon blanc, thanks Mike. | |
| Sure, no problem. | |
| I just had a bit of toast, what about you? | |
| I am okay, thanks. | |
| Yes, what about them? | |
| So a bottle would be better, please. | |
| I'll have another glass of wine, please. | |
| Alright, if you say so! | |
| Hello Diego, thanks for taking care of the bag. | |
| Hello sir, table for two? | |
| Can we see the bathroom first, please? | |
| Could you chop some onions for me? Please?! | |
| That's wonderful, thank you very much! | |
| Can we continue what we were doing please? | |
| And I need to change my clothes, of course. | |
