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 | |
|---|---|
| Thanks for your kind wishes. | |
| Hi Laura, congratulations! | |
| I'll have another glass of wine, please. | |
| Well, can you explain how you make that calculation, please? | |
| I'll have a glass of white wine, too, please. | |
| Really? It wasn't obvious, thanks for clarifying! | |
| Sure, no problem. | |
| I really have to go now, see you there, kisses... | |
| Okay, see you! | |
| Can you peel some potatoes for me? Please?! | |
| Can you pass me the wine from the fridge, please? | |
| They are a f*cking bunch of unprofessional idiots, unbelievable! | |
| Good night, see you later. | |
| I'll have 20, please. | |
| Oh, hang on, what about the room upstairs, in your house? | |
| What about you, Mike? | |
| Maybe later, that's all for now, thank you! | |
| Can you summarize it before you go, please? | |
| Sounds nice, can you show us the room, please? | |
| Alright, if you say so! | |
