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 | |
|---|---|
| And I need a ladle for the chicken stock, that's all, I suppose. | |
| It might help you to relax a bit, I hope... | |
| Can you get me 3 small beers, please? | |
| Finally, you've got your precious rice, congratulations! | |
| Can we see the kitchen first, please? | |
| Can we have the menu, please? | |
| I'll have 20, please. | |
| See you later, Nick. | |
| What about the prices? | |
| Alright, if you say so! | |
| Hello, madam, unfortunately... | |
| Nice to meet you Cate, see you later! | |
| So a bottle would be better, please. | |
| Really? Thank you so much! | |
| Oh, you mean Mike, I guess. | |
| I'm Cate, nice to meet you, Mike. | |
| If you don't have anything better to do, of course. | |
| And I need to change my clothes, of course. | |
| Erm, kind of, but not exactly! | |
| We'll have a bottle of chardonnay and a bottle of sauvignon blanc, thanks Mike. | |
