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 | |
|---|---|
| Okay, I'm waiting for you, see you then. | |
| You're welcome! | |
| Can I have one packet of cigarettes, please? | |
| Really? Very interesting. | |
| ...It was nice to meet you, too, thanks! | |
| Sounds nice, can you show us the room, please? | |
| I'm able to do both at the same time, dear, no worries! | |
| He looks a bit scared, because he can smell Bear, I think. | |
| That's okay, can we do it first thing, please? | |
| Yes, can I have a glass of chardonnay, please? | |
| Oh, hang on, what about the room upstairs, in your house? | |
| Good luck for tomorrow, see you. | |
| I need them finely chopped, please! | |
| We'll have the mussels, the calamari, some shrimp and the grilled fish, please. | |
| That would be nice, thank you. | |
| I will have some fish, I think. | |
| Thank you, have a nice day! | |
| Finally, you've got your precious rice, congratulations! | |
| I don't know what to say, really... | |
| That's wonderful, thank you very much! | |
