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 | |
|---|---|
| Hello Jen, what's up? | |
| Can you pass me the wine from the fridge, please? | |
| We'll have the mussels, the calamari, some shrimp and the grilled fish, please. | |
| Thanks for your kind wishes. | |
| Alright, if you say so! | |
| Hello sir, table for two? | |
| Diego! You little b*stard. | |
| She hung up on me! F*cking idiot! | |
| Is there any chance of getting a table, please? | |
| Dear, can you help me walk down the stairs, please? | |
| Hello Dick, nice to meet you. | |
| Can you make it bigger, please? | |
| Cate with a C not a K, can you check it again, please? | |
| I'm talking about leaving the house, of course... | |
| Okay, see you! | |
| Can you give me some information about the other tenants, please? | |
| You act like a child sometimes, I have to say! | |
| Diego, can you tell me what she said last night, please? | |
| Okay Toby, my loudmouth friend, sorry to say... | |
| Sure, no problem. | |
