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? | |
| I need them finely chopped, please! | |
| Since they use my stuff we can *borrow* some of their bread, I think. | |
| It might help you to relax a bit, I hope... | |
| I'm talking about leaving the house, of course... | |
| Can you give me some information about the other tenants, please? | |
| Yes, some prawn crackers and some spring rolls, please. | |
| Well, can you explain how you make that calculation, please? | |
| Hi Rocco, we're okay, thanks. | |
| Good night, see you later. | |
| He looks a bit scared, because he can smell Bear, I think. | |
| Really? It wasn't obvious, thanks for clarifying! | |
| See you at the station at 5. | |
| You too, byee! | |
| Okay, thank you very much. | |
| And turn the top and the bottom grills on, please. | |
| I've found 2 viewable houses, what about you? | |
| Yes, I don't like the aisle, thank you. | |
| Can you stop bothering me, please? | |
| Dude, picking up sh*t requires another tenner, see ya! | |
