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 | |
|---|---|
| Umm, I can't remember... You had something meaty, I guess. | |
| Yeah, I was wondering if his willy was sticking in or out, thanks! | |
| We'll have a bottle of chardonnay and a bottle of sauvignon blanc, thanks Mike. | |
| Diego, can you tell me what she said last night, please? | |
| Alright, see you soon. | |
| I'm Cate, nice to meet you, Mike. | |
| If you don't have anything better to do, of course. | |
| I just need your name and mobile number, please. | |
| I'm able to do both at the same time, dear, no worries! | |
| Can we continue what we were doing please? | |
| I am fine, thank you. | |
| Can we see the kitchen first, please? | |
| What about the prices? | |
| And I need a ladle for the chicken stock, that's all, I suppose. | |
| Can you get me 3 small beers, please? | |
| I'll have another glass of wine, please. | |
| That's okay, no problem. | |
| Hello, madam, unfortunately... | |
| We'll have the mussels, the calamari, some shrimp and the grilled fish, please. | |
| Erm, kind of, but not exactly! | |
