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'll have 20, please. | |
| Okay, why not, if you want. | |
| Can you put it on the stove, please? | |
| Or can you clean this one, please? | |
| We'll have a bottle of chardonnay and a bottle of sauvignon blanc, thanks Mike. | |
| Thank you, madam, see you then! | |
| To be more realistic, of course! | |
| Maybe, sorry about that. | |
| Well done, very clever! | |
| Oh, you found some, thank you very much! | |
| ...Oh yes, I want to talk to my mum, I mean Mrs. Jones, please! | |
| Hello Dick, nice to meet you. | |
| We'll have the mussels, the calamari, some shrimp and the grilled fish, please. | |
| Okay, I'm waiting for you, see you then. | |
| Since they use my stuff we can *borrow* some of their bread, I think. | |
| Yes, what about them? | |
| I am okay, thanks. | |
| Hello Jen, what's up? | |
| If you don't have anything better to do, of course. | |
| Maybe later, that's all for now, thank you! | |
