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 start from the beginning, please? | |
| Umm... That's right, how did I forget that? How stupid I am... | |
| Well done, very clever! | |
| Dude, picking up sh*t requires another tenner, see ya! | |
| I really have to go now, see you there, kisses... | |
| Thank you, madam, see you then! | |
| Hello, madam, unfortunately... | |
| Can we have our drinks before the meal please? | |
| And I need a ladle for the chicken stock, that's all, I suppose. | |
| Sounds nice, can you show us the room, please? | |
| I am fine, thank you. | |
| Stay on the line, please... | |
| What about you? | |
| Cate with a C not a K, can you check it again, please? | |
| Sorry Cate! Nice to meet you. | |
| So a bottle would be better, please. | |
| Can you summarize it before you go, please? | |
| An entire house!? Way more than we pay now, for sure. | |
| Alright, see you soon. | |
