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 | |
|---|---|
| Can you get me 3 small beers, please? | |
| No, I don't need anything, thanks. | |
| What's her name, by the way? | |
| I will have some fish, I think. | |
| What about you, Mike? | |
| Can we have our drinks before the meal please? | |
| I just had a bit of toast, what about you? | |
| That would be nice, see you tomorrow then. | |
| And I need a ladle for the chicken stock, that's all, I suppose. | |
| No, just a regular one, 4 or 5 pounds, I guess. | |
| We'll have a bottle of chardonnay and a bottle of sauvignon blanc, thanks Mike. | |
| Can we continue what we were doing please? | |
| Hello Jen, what's up? | |
| Yes, somewhere comfortable, please. | |
| Sorry Cate! Nice to meet you. | |
| Can we see the bathroom first, please? | |
| You too, byee! | |
| Good luck for tomorrow, see you. | |
| Yes, Cate speaking. | |
| Diego, can you tell me what she said last night, please? | |
