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 | |
|---|---|
| I will have some fish, I think. | |
| Well, can you explain how you make that calculation, please? | |
| Yes, somewhere comfortable, please. | |
| Finally, you've got your precious rice, congratulations! | |
| You're welcome! | |
| Thanks for your kind wishes. | |
| Yes, but can we cut them in cubes, please? | |
| Hi Laura, congratulations! | |
| I'll have another glass of wine, please. | |
| I am fine, thank you. | |
| Can I have the ad number for it, please? | |
| I just had a bit of toast, what about you? | |
| That's perfect! I appreciate it, thank you so much! | |
| Congratulations, well spotted! | |
| To be more realistic, of course! | |
| We'll have a bottle of chardonnay and a bottle of sauvignon blanc, thanks Mike. | |
| What's her name, by the way? | |
| Can you still check the stock room, please? | |
| Hello, Joseph, nice to meet you. | |
| Since they use my stuff we can *borrow* some of their bread, I think. | |
