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 about the prices? | |
| Umm, I can't remember... You had something meaty, I guess. | |
| No, just a regular one, 4 or 5 pounds, I guess. | |
| Oh, you mean Mike, I guess. | |
| Okay, thank you very much. | |
| Finally, you've got your precious rice, congratulations! | |
| We have to preheat the oven, can you turn it on, please? | |
| We'll have the mussels, the calamari, some shrimp and the grilled fish, please. | |
| Can you make it bigger, please? | |
| What's up guys, how is it going? | |
| You are being very generous dear, thanks, what about this... | |
| That's perfect! I appreciate it, thank you so much! | |
| What about you? | |
| You act like a child sometimes, I have to say! | |
| Hello, madam, unfortunately... | |
| Diego, can you tell me what she said last night, please? | |
| I'll have another glass of wine, please. | |
| Yeah, that's better I suppose, thanks. | |
| More or less? | |
| Can we have the menu, please? | |
