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 we have the menu, please? | |
| You are being very generous dear, thanks, what about this... | |
| You're welcome! | |
| Erm, kind of, but not exactly! | |
| Hello sir, table for two? | |
| Diego! You little b*stard. | |
| Good night, see you later. | |
| I don't know, maybe, I suppose so. | |
| Hello Jen, what's up? | |
| And it's totally burnt now, gross! | |
| That would be the worst, I guess. | |
| Oh, hang on, what about the room upstairs, in your house? | |
| Can you look after it carefully, please? | |
| We'll have a bottle of chardonnay and a bottle of sauvignon blanc, thanks Mike. | |
| What about you? | |
| Yes, Cate speaking. | |
| I see, what about a tenner then? | |
| Sorry Cate! Nice to meet you. | |
| Can you give me some information about the other tenants, please? | |
| ...It was nice to meet you, too, thanks! | |
