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 | |
|---|---|
| More or less? | |
| We'll have a bottle of chardonnay and a bottle of sauvignon blanc, thanks Mike. | |
| Dear, can you help me walk down the stairs, please? | |
| I'll have another glass of wine, please. | |
| Hello, Joseph, nice to meet you. | |
| Okay, why not, if you want. | |
| And it's totally burnt now, gross! | |
| Is there any chance of getting a table, please? | |
| Yeah, I was wondering if his willy was sticking in or out, thanks! | |
| Can you leave me alone, please! | |
| Thank you, madam, see you then! | |
| I don't think I would leave my cat to get a room, thank you! | |
| Can you clean the sink before I start washing, please? | |
| Oh, you found some, thank you very much! | |
| Really? Very interesting. | |
| Umm, my first choice would be Camden Lock, I guess. | |
| Yes, but can we cut them in cubes, please? | |
| Can you summarize it before you go, please? | |
| I'm Cate, nice to meet you, Mike. | |
| Can we see the kitchen first, please? | |
