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 | |
|---|---|
| Nice to meet you Cate, see you later! | |
| Could you do me a favour and find us some, please? | |
| Finally, you've got your precious rice, congratulations! | |
| Yes, can I have a glass of chardonnay, please? | |
| I just had a bit of toast, what about you? | |
| Can I have one packet of cigarettes, please? | |
| Can you stop bothering me, please? | |
| Can you summarize it before you go, please? | |
| Hi Laura, congratulations! | |
| Better late than never! | |
| Can we have the menu, please? | |
| ...It was nice to meet you, too, thanks! | |
| Then I missed my appointment at 11:00, of course. | |
| Really? Very interesting. | |
| Yeah, I was wondering if his willy was sticking in or out, thanks! | |
| What about the prices? | |
| Okay, see you! | |
| I don't know what to say, really... | |
| I'll have another glass of wine, please. | |
| I need them finely chopped, please! | |
