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 | |
|---|---|
| I need them finely chopped, please! | |
| She couldn't stand seeing your ugly face anymore, I guess. | |
| She hung up on me! F*cking idiot! | |
| Oh come on! Can we just talk about something else, please! | |
| Hello, can we order our meals, please? | |
| Thank you, have a nice day! | |
| Hello, I'd like to book a table for two for tonight, please. | |
| Alright, see you soon. | |
| And it's totally burnt now, gross! | |
| Could you do me a favour and find us some, please? | |
| Hello, madam, unfortunately... | |
| Is there any chance of getting a table, please? | |
| Thanks for letting me know, bye! | |
| More or less? | |
| Yes, can I have a glass of chardonnay, please? | |
| I am fine, thank you. | |
| Can you put it on the stove, please? | |
| Okay, I'm waiting for you, see you then. | |
| Can you pass me the wine from the fridge, please? | |
| I'll have another glass of wine, please. | |
