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 | |
|---|---|
| What about this one behind Iceland? | |
| Yes, Cate speaking. | |
| Hello, Joseph, nice to meet you. | |
| Can I have the ad number for it, please? | |
| She couldn't stand seeing your ugly face anymore, I guess. | |
| And I need to change my clothes, of course. | |
| I'll have 20, please. | |
| More or less? | |
| I don't think I would leave my cat to get a room, thank you! | |
| Umm... That's right, how did I forget that? How stupid I am... | |
| Alright! See you, bye. | |
| I'll have another glass of wine, please. | |
| Can you pass me the wine from the fridge, please? | |
| Hello Diego, thanks for taking care of the bag. | |
| And it's totally burnt now, gross! | |
| And I need a ladle for the chicken stock, that's all, I suppose. | |
| Can you leave me alone, please! | |
| Can you open the oven door for me, please? | |
| Is there any chance of getting a table, please? | |
| Maybe later, that's all for now, thank you! | |
