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 | |
|---|---|
| Hello Dick, nice to meet you. | |
| Alright! See you, bye. | |
| And it's totally burnt now, gross! | |
| No, just a regular one, 4 or 5 pounds, I guess. | |
| See you at the station at 5. | |
| I just had a bit of toast, what about you? | |
| Yes, can I have a glass of chardonnay, please? | |
| Can you start from the beginning, please? | |
| Cate with a C not a K, can you check it again, please? | |
| What about you, Mike? | |
| Is there any chance of getting a table, please? | |
| Dear, can you help me walk down the stairs, please? | |
| What about the prices? | |
| Can we continue what we were doing please? | |
| Umm... That's right, how did I forget that? How stupid I am... | |
| Alright, if you say so! | |
| He is made of wood, I believe. | |
| If you don't have anything better to do, of course. | |
| Can you open the oven door for me, please? | |
| Can you get me 3 small beers, please? | |
