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 | |
|---|---|
| Can you give me some information about the other tenants, please? | |
| I will have some fish, I think. | |
| Okay, I'm waiting for you, see you then. | |
| You act like a child sometimes, I have to say! | |
| Umm... That's right, how did I forget that? How stupid I am... | |
| Can we have the menu, please? | |
| Alright, see you soon. | |
| I need them finely chopped, please! | |
| I'll have a glass of white wine, too, please. | |
| Can you clean the sink before I start washing, please? | |
| Hi Rocco, we're okay, thanks. | |
| Hello, madam, unfortunately... | |
| Good luck for tomorrow, see you. | |
| Umm, I can't remember... You had something meaty, I guess. | |
| And I need a ladle for the chicken stock, that's all, I suppose. | |
| Oh come on! Can we just talk about something else, please! | |
| Stay on the line, please... | |
| Can I have one packet of cigarettes, please? | |
| Okay Toby, my loudmouth friend, sorry to say... | |
| Hello, Joseph, nice to meet you. | |
