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 | |
|---|---|
| Well done, very clever! | |
| Really? It wasn't obvious, thanks for clarifying! | |
| Then I missed my appointment at 11:00, of course. | |
| What's up guys, how is it going? | |
| I just need your name and mobile number, please. | |
| That's wonderful, thank you very much! | |
| Thank you, have a nice day! | |
| I'm talking about leaving the house, of course... | |
| Okay, why not, if you want. | |
| And I need to change my clothes, of course. | |
| Hello sir, table for two? | |
| We'll have a bottle of chardonnay and a bottle of sauvignon blanc, thanks Mike. | |
| Can you pass me the cutting board and the knife, please? | |
| What's her name, by the way? | |
| I need them finely chopped, please! | |
| Sounds nice, can you show us the room, please? | |
| ...It was nice to meet you, too, thanks! | |
| ...Oh yes, I want to talk to my mum, I mean Mrs. Jones, please! | |
| Can you stop reminding me about the 10-day situation, please!? | |
| Oh, you found some, thank you very much! | |
