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 | |
|---|---|
| See you at the station at 5. | |
| Thank you, madam, see you then! | |
| I'll have another glass of wine, please. | |
| Alright, if you say so! | |
| Yes, Cate speaking. | |
| Hi Rocco, we're okay, thanks. | |
| It seems we have to, in any case... | |
| Really? It wasn't obvious, thanks for clarifying! | |
| Well done, very clever! | |
| I see, what about a tenner then? | |
| Can you leave me alone, please! | |
| Nice to meet you Cate, see you later! | |
| And it's totally burnt now, gross! | |
| Oh, hang on, what about the room upstairs, in your house? | |
| Can I have one packet of cigarettes, please? | |
| Then I missed my appointment at 11:00, of course. | |
| I need them finely chopped, please! | |
| Maybe later, that's all for now, thank you! | |
| Really? Very interesting. | |
| We'll have the mussels, the calamari, some shrimp and the grilled fish, please. | |
