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 another glass of wine, please. | |
| Can you open the oven door for me, please? | |
| Yeah, that's better I suppose, thanks. | |
| We'll have the mussels, the calamari, some shrimp and the grilled fish, please. | |
| You're welcome! | |
| They are a f*cking bunch of unprofessional idiots, unbelievable! | |
| And I need to change my clothes, of course. | |
| Okay, why not, if you want. | |
| I'll have a glass of white wine, too, please. | |
| I am fine, thank you. | |
| Hello Diego, thanks for taking care of the bag. | |
| Can we have our drinks before the meal please? | |
| Can you start from the beginning, please? | |
| I will have some fish, I think. | |
| Dear, can you help me walk down the stairs, please? | |
| To be more realistic, of course! | |
| It might help you to relax a bit, I hope... | |
| Or can you clean this one, please? | |
| Congratulations, well spotted! | |
| What about you? | |
