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 | |
|---|---|
| We'll have the mussels, the calamari, some shrimp and the grilled fish, please. | |
| We'll have a bottle of chardonnay and a bottle of sauvignon blanc, thanks Mike. | |
| Dude, picking up sh*t requires another tenner, see ya! | |
| Umm, I can't remember... You had something meaty, I guess. | |
| Good night, see you later. | |
| If you don't have anything better to do, of course. | |
| Alright, see you soon. | |
| I'm talking about leaving the house, of course... | |
| He is made of wood, I believe. | |
| She couldn't stand seeing your ugly face anymore, I guess. | |
| Can you pass me the cutting board and the knife, please? | |
| And turn the top and the bottom grills on, please. | |
| Okay, see you! | |
| Can you look after it carefully, please? | |
| Thanks for your kind wishes. | |
| Really? Very interesting. | |
| That would be nice, thank you. | |
| I was sleeping before you woke me up, what's up? | |
| Can I take your name and mobile number, please? | |
| And it's totally burnt now, gross! | |
