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 | |
|---|---|
| And I need to change my clothes, of course. | |
| I don't think I would leave my cat to get a room, thank you! | |
| Really? Very interesting. | |
| We'll have the mussels, the calamari, some shrimp and the grilled fish, please. | |
| What about the prices? | |
| That would be the worst, I guess. | |
| I will have some fish, I think. | |
| Can I have a look at it, please? | |
| Diego! You little b*stard. | |
| Oh come on! Can we just talk about something else, please! | |
| No, I don't need anything, thanks. | |
| Can you pass me the wine from the fridge, please? | |
| Can you give me some information about the other tenants, please? | |
| I'm Cate, nice to meet you, Mike. | |
| Can you start from the beginning, please? | |
| We'll have a bottle of chardonnay and a bottle of sauvignon blanc, thanks Mike. | |
| Congratulations, well spotted! | |
| Can you put it on the stove, please? | |
| Umm, I can't remember... You had something meaty, I guess. | |
| Can you pass me the cutting board and the knife, please? | |
