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 | |
|---|---|
| And I need to change my clothes, of course. | |
| He looks a bit scared, because he can smell Bear, I think. | |
| More or less? | |
| Can you give me some information about the other tenants, please? | |
| It seems we have to, in any case... | |
| Can we have the menu, please? | |
| Nice to meet you, Toby! | |
| Yes, Cate speaking. | |
| ...It was nice to meet you, too, thanks! | |
| Excuse me, but what about the complaining about Pogo part? | |
| Good luck for tomorrow, see you. | |
| Is there any chance of getting a table, please? | |
| Oh come on! Can we just talk about something else, please! | |
| We'll have a bottle of chardonnay and a bottle of sauvignon blanc, thanks Mike. | |
| Can we see the bathroom first, please? | |
| See you at the station at 5. | |
| Hello Dick, nice to meet you. | |
| Well, can you explain how you make that calculation, please? | |
| I don't know what to say, really... | |
| That's okay for now, thank you. | |
