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? | |
| Can you peel some potatoes for me? Please?! | |
| So a bottle would be better, please. | |
| Then I missed my appointment at 11:00, of course. | |
| Erm, kind of, but not exactly! | |
| Hello Dick, nice to meet you. | |
| Sounds nice, can you show us the room, please? | |
| Umm, I can't remember... You had something meaty, I guess. | |
| Stay on the line, please... | |
| Alright, if you say so! | |
| She hung up on me! F*cking idiot! | |
| Hi Laura, congratulations! | |
| See you later, Nick. | |
| I'm Cate, nice to meet you, Mike. | |
| Hello sir, table for two? | |
| Can we continue what we were doing please? | |
| Can we have our drinks before the meal please? | |
| Sorry Cate! Nice to meet you. | |
| I guess the bottle is clean, but can you wash the glass, please? | |
| I'll have 20, please. | |
