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 | |
|---|---|
| We'll have a bottle of chardonnay and a bottle of sauvignon blanc, thanks Mike. | |
| Hm, yes, can I get £20 cashback, please? | |
| Well done, very clever! | |
| Oh come on! Can we just talk about something else, please! | |
| Really? It wasn't obvious, thanks for clarifying! | |
| And turn the top and the bottom grills on, please. | |
| Yes, Cate speaking. | |
| Diego, can you tell me what she said last night, please? | |
| Hello Jen, what's up? | |
| Really? Very interesting. | |
| Hi Rocco, we're okay, thanks. | |
| Cate, I'm taking my bag with me, so no need to worry. | |
| Hello, I'd like to book a table for two for tonight, please. | |
| Really? Thank you so much! | |
| Can you clean the sink before I start washing, please? | |
| Yes, can I have a glass of chardonnay, please? | |
| Nice to meet you, Toby! | |
| Could you chop some onions for me? Please?! | |
| You too, byee! | |
| Hello, Joseph, nice to meet you. | |
