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 | |
|---|---|
| What's up guys, how is it going? | |
| Well, can you explain how you make that calculation, please? | |
| Nice to meet you, Toby! | |
| That would be nice, see you tomorrow then. | |
| We have to preheat the oven, can you turn it on, please? | |
| I don't know what to say, really... | |
| Alright, if you say so! | |
| What about this one behind Iceland? | |
| I see, what about a tenner then? | |
| We'll have the mussels, the calamari, some shrimp and the grilled fish, please. | |
| Good luck for tomorrow, see you. | |
| We'll have a bottle of chardonnay and a bottle of sauvignon blanc, thanks Mike. | |
| Can you get me 3 small beers, please? | |
| That would be the worst, I guess. | |
| That's okay for now, thank you. | |
| Can we see the bathroom first, please? | |
| Alright, see you Cate. | |
| Oh come on! Can we just talk about something else, please! | |
| Can you pass me the wine from the fridge, please? | |
| I just need your name and mobile number, please. | |
