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 | |
|---|---|
| Really? It wasn't obvious, thanks for clarifying! | |
| That would be the worst, I guess. | |
| Then I missed my appointment at 11:00, of course. | |
| Dear, can you let him finish, please!? | |
| I've found 2 viewable houses, what about you? | |
| Stay on the line, please... | |
| I'll have another glass of wine, please. | |
| We'll have the mussels, the calamari, some shrimp and the grilled fish, please. | |
| Okay, why not, if you want. | |
| It seems we have to, in any case... | |
| Can you open the oven door for me, please? | |
| See you at the station at 5. | |
| Hello sir, table for two? | |
| And it's totally burnt now, gross! | |
| I don't think I would leave my cat to get a room, thank you! | |
| Oh, you mean Mike, I guess. | |
| We'll have a bottle of chardonnay and a bottle of sauvignon blanc, thanks Mike. | |
| Oh, you found some, thank you very much! | |
| Can I have one packet of cigarettes, please? | |
| Dear, can you help me walk down the stairs, please? | |
