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, can I have a glass of chardonnay, please? | |
| Can you start from the beginning, please? | |
| What about you? | |
| Okay Toby, my loudmouth friend, sorry to say... | |
| Alright! See you, bye. | |
| Maybe, sorry about that. | |
| And it's totally burnt now, gross! | |
| I need them finely chopped, please! | |
| I've found 2 viewable houses, what about you? | |
| Hello, Joseph, nice to meet you. | |
| Congratulations, well spotted! | |
| See you at the station at 5. | |
| To be more realistic, of course! | |
| Alright, see you soon. | |
| Umm... That's right, how did I forget that? How stupid I am... | |
| Yes, but can we cut them in cubes, please? | |
| Can we have our drinks before the meal please? | |
| Cate with a C not a K, can you check it again, please? | |
| That's okay, no problem. | |
| I'll have another glass of wine, please. | |
