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 | |
|---|---|
| Yes, somewhere comfortable, please. | |
| That's okay, no problem. | |
| Can you stop bothering me, please? | |
| Can I take your name and mobile number, please? | |
| We'll have a bottle of chardonnay and a bottle of sauvignon blanc, thanks Mike. | |
| ...Oh yes, I want to talk to my mum, I mean Mrs. Jones, please! | |
| Can you still check the stock room, please? | |
| So a bottle would be better, please. | |
| What's up guys, how is it going? | |
| She hung up on me! F*cking idiot! | |
| Dude, picking up sh*t requires another tenner, see ya! | |
| Hello, I'd like to book a table for two for tonight, please. | |
| We'll have the mussels, the calamari, some shrimp and the grilled fish, please. | |
| Is there any chance of getting a table, please? | |
| Sorry Cate! Nice to meet you. | |
| And I need to change my clothes, of course. | |
| Hi Rocco, we're okay, thanks. | |
| I guess the bottle is clean, but can you wash the glass, please? | |
| Hello Diego, thanks for taking care of the bag. | |
| ...It was nice to meet you, too, thanks! | |
