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? | |
| Okay, thank you very much. | |
| That would be nice, see you tomorrow then. | |
| I will have some fish, I think. | |
| Alright, see you Cate. | |
| Yes, but can we cut them in cubes, please? | |
| Finally, you've got your precious rice, congratulations! | |
| Hm, yes, can I get £20 cashback, please? | |
| Good luck for tomorrow, see you. | |
| Or can you clean this one, please? | |
| And I need to change my clothes, of course. | |
| She couldn't stand seeing your ugly face anymore, I guess. | |
| Can I have a look at it, please? | |
| Thank you, have a nice day! | |
| Yeah, that's better I suppose, thanks. | |
| I'll have a glass of white wine, too, please. | |
| See you at the station at 5. | |
| Then I missed my appointment at 11:00, of course. | |
| Alright! See you, bye. | |
| Nice to meet you, Toby! | |
