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 | |
|---|---|
| Good night, see you later. | |
| Nice to meet you, Toby! | |
| He looks a bit scared, because he can smell Bear, I think. | |
| Can I have the ad number for it, please? | |
| Can you start from the beginning, please? | |
| What's her name, by the way? | |
| We'll have a bottle of chardonnay and a bottle of sauvignon blanc, thanks Mike. | |
| Oh, you found some, thank you very much! | |
| Sorry Cate! Nice to meet you. | |
| Hello sir, table for two? | |
| See you at the station at 5. | |
| Yes, can I have a glass of chardonnay, please? | |
| Okay, see you! | |
| Okay, why not, if you want. | |
| No, I'm okay, thanks. | |
| Hello Dick, nice to meet you. | |
| I don't know what to say, really... | |
| Excuse me, but what about the complaining about Pogo part? | |
| Dude, picking up sh*t requires another tenner, see ya! | |
| Umm, I can't remember... You had something meaty, I guess. | |
