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. | |
| Can you peel some potatoes for me? Please?! | |
| What about you? | |
| Cate with a C not a K, can you check it again, please? | |
| Yes, but can we cut them in cubes, please? | |
| Diego, can you tell me what she said last night, please? | |
| Can you open the oven door for me, please? | |
| Can I take your name and mobile number, please? | |
| Since they use my stuff we can *borrow* some of their bread, I think. | |
| You act like a child sometimes, I have to say! | |
| An entire house!? Way more than we pay now, for sure. | |
| Hello Diego, thanks for taking care of the bag. | |
| I was sleeping before you woke me up, what's up? | |
| Thank you, madam, see you then! | |
| Oh, you found some, thank you very much! | |
| No, I'm okay, thanks. | |
| Yes, I don't like the aisle, thank you. | |
| What about this one behind Iceland? | |
| Oh come on! Can we just talk about something else, please! | |
| I'm able to do both at the same time, dear, no worries! | |
