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 a bottle of chardonnay and a bottle of sauvignon blanc, thanks Mike. | |
| Alright, see you then. | |
| Hello, Joseph, nice to meet you. | |
| Oh come on! Can we just talk about something else, please! | |
| I don't know, maybe, I suppose so. | |
| I am fine, thank you. | |
| Can I have the ad number for it, please? | |
| No, I'm okay, thanks. | |
| Cate with a C not a K, can you check it again, please? | |
| I am okay, thanks. | |
| Can we have the menu, please? | |
| Really? Thank you so much! | |
| Nice to meet you, Toby! | |
| Yeah, that's better I suppose, thanks. | |
| Sure, no problem. | |
| Since they use my stuff we can *borrow* some of their bread, I think. | |
| Can you stop reminding me about the 10-day situation, please!? | |
| Maybe, sorry about that. | |
| Really? Very interesting. | |
| It seems we have to, in any case... | |
