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 | |
|---|---|
| Yes, can I have a glass of chardonnay, please? | |
| I'll have 20, please. | |
| Can you summarize it before you go, please? | |
| Dear, can you help me walk down the stairs, please? | |
| Can I take your name and mobile number, please? | |
| Dear, can you let him finish, please!? | |
| If you don't have anything better to do, of course. | |
| You act like a child sometimes, I have to say! | |
| Yes, what about them? | |
| Nice to meet you, Toby! | |
| Dude, picking up sh*t requires another tenner, see ya! | |
| Cate, I'm taking my bag with me, so no need to worry. | |
| I'll have a glass of white wine, too, please. | |
| Yes, Cate speaking. | |
| It seems we have to, in any case... | |
| Excuse me, but what about the complaining about Pogo part? | |
| See you later, Nick. | |
| We'll have a bottle of chardonnay and a bottle of sauvignon blanc, thanks Mike. | |
| Congratulations, well spotted! | |
| Good night, see you later. | |
