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 | |
|---|---|
| That's wonderful, thank you very much! | |
| Hello Dick, nice to meet you. | |
| So a bottle would be better, please. | |
| Can you leave me alone, please! | |
| Can you still check the stock room, please? | |
| I am okay, thanks. | |
| And I need a ladle for the chicken stock, that's all, I suppose. | |
| I need them finely chopped, please! | |
| We have to preheat the oven, can you turn it on, please? | |
| Then I missed my appointment at 11:00, of course. | |
| Yes, what about them? | |
| That's okay, can we do it first thing, please? | |
| I'll have another glass of wine, please. | |
| Really? Thank you so much! | |
| Yeah, I was wondering if his willy was sticking in or out, thanks! | |
| Can you put it on the stove, please? | |
| Stay on the line, please... | |
| Nice to meet you Cate, see you later! | |
| You're welcome! | |
| We'll have the mussels, the calamari, some shrimp and the grilled fish, please. | |
