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 | |
|---|---|
| Can I take your name and mobile number, please? | |
| To be more realistic, of course! | |
| You are being very generous dear, thanks, what about this... | |
| Diego, can you tell me what she said last night, please? | |
| What about the prices? | |
| Dear, can you let him finish, please!? | |
| Sure, no problem. | |
| Dude, picking up sh*t requires another tenner, see ya! | |
| Okay, see you! | |
| I'll have a glass of white wine, too, please. | |
| Erm, kind of, but not exactly! | |
| We have to preheat the oven, can you turn it on, please? | |
| I don't think I would leave my cat to get a room, thank you! | |
| We'll have a bottle of chardonnay and a bottle of sauvignon blanc, thanks Mike. | |
| Yes, somewhere comfortable, please. | |
| I will have some fish, I think. | |
| That's okay for now, thank you. | |
| Yes, but can we cut them in cubes, please? | |
| Can I have a look at it, please? | |
| If you don't have anything better to do, of course. | |
