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 | |
|---|---|
| Umm, I can't remember... You had something meaty, I guess. | |
| What about this one behind Iceland? | |
| Can we see the kitchen first, please? | |
| Hi Rocco, we're okay, thanks. | |
| Can we have our drinks before the meal please? | |
| Can you stop reminding me about the 10-day situation, please!? | |
| Yes, somewhere comfortable, please. | |
| And it's totally burnt now, gross! | |
| See you later, Nick. | |
| Better late than never! | |
| Yes, can I have a glass of chardonnay, please? | |
| Or can you clean this one, please? | |
| That would be nice, see you tomorrow then. | |
| Oh, you mean Mike, I guess. | |
| And I need a ladle for the chicken stock, that's all, I suppose. | |
| See you at the station at 5. | |
| More or less? | |
| We'll have a bottle of chardonnay and a bottle of sauvignon blanc, thanks Mike. | |
| An entire house!? Way more than we pay now, for sure. | |
| That would be nice, thank you. | |
