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 I have one packet of cigarettes, please? | |
| What about you, Mike? | |
| Oh, hang on, what about the room upstairs, in your house? | |
| Can you pass me the wine from the fridge, please? | |
| Hello Diego, thanks for taking care of the bag. | |
| To be more realistic, of course! | |
| I'll have a glass of white wine, too, please. | |
| ...Oh yes, I want to talk to my mum, I mean Mrs. Jones, please! | |
| Alright, see you then. | |
| Thank you, madam, see you then! | |
| Alright, if you say so! | |
| Hello, madam, unfortunately... | |
| I'll have another glass of wine, please. | |
| And I need to change my clothes, of course. | |
| Sorry Cate! Nice to meet you. | |
| I just had a bit of toast, what about you? | |
| You act like a child sometimes, I have to say! | |
| Yes, can I have a glass of chardonnay, please? | |
| So a bottle would be better, please. | |
| Good night, see you later. | |
