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 | |
|---|---|
| Dear, can you let him finish, please!? | |
| We'll have a bottle of chardonnay and a bottle of sauvignon blanc, thanks Mike. | |
| I see, what about a tenner then? | |
| Oh, you mean Mike, I guess. | |
| And turn the top and the bottom grills on, please. | |
| We have to preheat the oven, can you turn it on, please? | |
| Sounds nice, can you show us the room, please? | |
| Can you open the oven door for me, please? | |
| Hm, yes, can I get £20 cashback, please? | |
| Cate, I'm taking my bag with me, so no need to worry. | |
| Hello, madam, unfortunately... | |
| That's okay, no problem. | |
| I just had a bit of toast, what about you? | |
| Hello, Joseph, nice to meet you. | |
| That's wonderful, thank you very much! | |
| I'll have another glass of wine, please. | |
| See you at the station at 5. | |
| Can I have the ad number for it, please? | |
| Can you stop bothering me, please? | |
| We'll have the mussels, the calamari, some shrimp and the grilled fish, please. | |
