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 | |
|---|---|
| Dear, can you help me walk down the stairs, please? | |
| Really? Thank you so much! | |
| We'll have a bottle of chardonnay and a bottle of sauvignon blanc, thanks Mike. | |
| She hung up on me! F*cking idiot! | |
| I'm able to do both at the same time, dear, no worries! | |
| We'll have the mussels, the calamari, some shrimp and the grilled fish, please. | |
| Can I have one packet of cigarettes, please? | |
| Hi Laura, congratulations! | |
| Umm... That's right, how did I forget that? How stupid I am... | |
| Really? Very interesting. | |
| Can you stop reminding me about the 10-day situation, please!? | |
| Can you clean the sink before I start washing, please? | |
| Hello, can we order our meals, please? | |
| I'll have a glass of white wine, too, please. | |
| Well done, very clever! | |
| Yes, Cate speaking. | |
| Thank you, madam, see you then! | |
| Then I missed my appointment at 11:00, of course. | |
| Well, can you explain how you make that calculation, please? | |
| Nice to meet you Cate, see you later! | |
