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. | |
| To be more realistic, of course! | |
| I've found 2 viewable houses, what about you? | |
| See you at the station at 5. | |
| Thank you, madam, see you then! | |
| What about you, Mike? | |
| Well done, very clever! | |
| We have to preheat the oven, can you turn it on, please? | |
| Umm, my first choice would be Camden Lock, I guess. | |
| It seems we have to, in any case... | |
| Hello, Joseph, nice to meet you. | |
| Hello, madam, unfortunately... | |
| Hello sir, table for two? | |
| Can you stop bothering me, please? | |
| Cate, I'm taking my bag with me, so no need to worry. | |
| Is there any chance of getting a table, please? | |
| Can you summarize it before you go, please? | |
| That's perfect! I appreciate it, thank you so much! | |
| No, I'm okay, thanks. | |
| See you later, Nick. | |
