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 | |
|---|---|
| We'll have the mussels, the calamari, some shrimp and the grilled fish, please. | |
| Erm, kind of, but not exactly! | |
| Thanks for letting me know, bye! | |
| Can I take your name and mobile number, please? | |
| Okay, thank you very much. | |
| Can you give me some information about the other tenants, please? | |
| I was sleeping before you woke me up, what's up? | |
| Can you put it on the stove, please? | |
| Alright, see you Cate. | |
| I'll have a glass of white wine, too, please. | |
| Hi Laura, congratulations! | |
| Diego, can you tell me what she said last night, please? | |
| So a bottle would be better, please. | |
| Diego! You little b*stard. | |
| Dear, can you let him finish, please!? | |
| I'll have 20, please. | |
| Can I have one packet of cigarettes, please? | |
| I don't know, maybe, I suppose so. | |
| No, I don't need anything, thanks. | |
| Can I have a look at it, please? | |
