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 | |
|---|---|
| I will have some fish, I think. | |
| I don't think I would leave my cat to get a room, thank you! | |
| What's her name, by the way? | |
| I'll have 20, please. | |
| Can you pass me the cutting board and the knife, please? | |
| That's okay, can we do it first thing, please? | |
| What about you? | |
| Well, can you explain how you make that calculation, please? | |
| Okay, I'm waiting for you, see you then. | |
| Yes, can I have a glass of chardonnay, please? | |
| Can I have a look at it, please? | |
| What about this one behind Iceland? | |
| Diego, can you tell me what she said last night, please? | |
| See you at the station at 5. | |
| Okay, why not, if you want. | |
| Hello Diego, thanks for taking care of the bag. | |
| Oh, you mean Mike, I guess. | |
| An entire house!? Way more than we pay now, for sure. | |
| We'll have the mussels, the calamari, some shrimp and the grilled fish, please. | |
| Alright, see you soon. | |
