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. | |
| We'll have a bottle of chardonnay and a bottle of sauvignon blanc, thanks Mike. | |
| Could you chop some onions for me? Please?! | |
| Sure, no problem. | |
| Nice to meet you Cate, see you later! | |
| I guess the bottle is clean, but can you wash the glass, please? | |
| Thank you, have a nice day! | |
| What about the prices? | |
| I don't know what to say, really... | |
| Can we see the bathroom first, please? | |
| Diego, can you tell me what she said last night, please? | |
| I've found 2 viewable houses, what about you? | |
| See you later, Nick. | |
| She hung up on me! F*cking idiot! | |
| What about you, Mike? | |
| Alright, see you then. | |
| Yes, but can we cut them in cubes, please? | |
| I don't know, maybe, I suppose so. | |
| Alright, see you soon. | |
| Can we continue what we were doing please? | |
