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 | |
|---|---|
| Can you leave me alone, please! | |
| I just had a bit of toast, what about you? | |
| Cate with a C not a K, can you check it again, please? | |
| He looks a bit scared, because he can smell Bear, I think. | |
| What's her name, by the way? | |
| What about this one behind Iceland? | |
| Alright, see you Cate. | |
| We'll have a bottle of chardonnay and a bottle of sauvignon blanc, thanks Mike. | |
| Diego, can you tell me what she said last night, please? | |
| Umm... That's right, how did I forget that? How stupid I am... | |
| We'll have the mussels, the calamari, some shrimp and the grilled fish, please. | |
| Yes, I don't like the aisle, thank you. | |
| Can you put it on the stove, please? | |
| Yes, some prawn crackers and some spring rolls, please. | |
| That's perfect! I appreciate it, thank you so much! | |
| What about you? | |
| It seems we have to, in any case... | |
| Can you start from the beginning, please? | |
| Sorry Cate! Nice to meet you. | |
| Umm, I can't remember... You had something meaty, I guess. | |
