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 | |
|---|---|
| I'll have another glass of wine, please. | |
| An entire house!? Way more than we pay now, for sure. | |
| Alright, see you soon. | |
| Can you put it on the stove, please? | |
| Nice to meet you, Toby! | |
| See you later, Nick. | |
| Hello, can we order our meals, please? | |
| I really have to go now, see you there, kisses... | |
| Dear, can you help me walk down the stairs, please? | |
| Alright, see you Cate. | |
| No, just a regular one, 4 or 5 pounds, I guess. | |
| Yes, can I have a glass of chardonnay, please? | |
| I will have some fish, I think. | |
| Yes, but can we cut them in cubes, please? | |
| Can you give me some information about the other tenants, please? | |
| Alright! See you, bye. | |
| Oh, hang on, what about the room upstairs, in your house? | |
| Okay, why not, if you want. | |
| You are being very generous dear, thanks, what about this... | |
| I don't think I would leave my cat to get a room, thank you! | |
