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 | |
|---|---|
| Hello Dick, nice to meet you. | |
| We'll have the mussels, the calamari, some shrimp and the grilled fish, please. | |
| Can we continue what we were doing please? | |
| It seems we have to, in any case... | |
| Erm, kind of, but not exactly! | |
| Yeah, that's better I suppose, thanks. | |
| Or can you clean this one, please? | |
| Yes, can I have a glass of chardonnay, please? | |
| Can you give me some information about the other tenants, please? | |
| Cate with a C not a K, can you check it again, please? | |
| Umm, my first choice would be Camden Lock, I guess. | |
| Alright, see you Cate. | |
| Can you pass me the wine from the fridge, please? | |
| Sorry Cate! Nice to meet you. | |
| No, I'm okay, thanks. | |
| No, I don't need anything, thanks. | |
| Oh, hang on, what about the room upstairs, in your house? | |
| I'll have another glass of wine, please. | |
| More or less? | |
| She hung up on me! F*cking idiot! | |
