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 | |
|---|---|
| Really? It wasn't obvious, thanks for clarifying! | |
| You too, byee! | |
| What's her name, by the way? | |
| He looks a bit scared, because he can smell Bear, I think. | |
| We'll have a bottle of chardonnay and a bottle of sauvignon blanc, thanks Mike. | |
| You're welcome! | |
| I just had a bit of toast, what about you? | |
| Alright, see you then. | |
| Can I have the ad number for it, please? | |
| Can you summarize it before you go, please? | |
| Hello, can we order our meals, please? | |
| That would be the worst, I guess. | |
| I was sleeping before you woke me up, what's up? | |
| I'll have another glass of wine, please. | |
| Okay Toby, my loudmouth friend, sorry to say... | |
| That's perfect! I appreciate it, thank you so much! | |
| No, just a regular one, 4 or 5 pounds, I guess. | |
| I need them finely chopped, please! | |
| More or less? | |
| I am fine, thank you. | |
