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 | |
|---|---|
| Yes, but can we cut them in cubes, please? | |
| I see, what about a tenner then? | |
| Thank you, have a nice day! | |
| Maybe later, that's all for now, thank you! | |
| Maybe, sorry about that. | |
| I'm talking about leaving the house, of course... | |
| Hello sir, table for two? | |
| Better late than never! | |
| What about this one behind Iceland? | |
| We'll have a bottle of chardonnay and a bottle of sauvignon blanc, thanks Mike. | |
| It might help you to relax a bit, I hope... | |
| That would be nice, thank you. | |
| Hello Jen, what's up? | |
| Sure, no problem. | |
| And I need a ladle for the chicken stock, that's all, I suppose. | |
| I've found 2 viewable houses, what about you? | |
| Really? Thank you so much! | |
| I don't know what to say, really... | |
| Umm... That's right, how did I forget that? How stupid I am... | |
| No, just a regular one, 4 or 5 pounds, I guess. | |
