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 | |
|---|---|
| We'll have a bottle of chardonnay and a bottle of sauvignon blanc, thanks Mike. | |
| Hello, Joseph, nice to meet you. | |
| What's up guys, how is it going? | |
| Can we see the kitchen first, please? | |
| That's okay, no problem. | |
| She couldn't stand seeing your ugly face anymore, I guess. | |
| Hello Diego, thanks for taking care of the bag. | |
| Nice to meet you, Toby! | |
| Really? It wasn't obvious, thanks for clarifying! | |
| I don't think I would leave my cat to get a room, thank you! | |
| He is made of wood, I believe. | |
| We have to preheat the oven, can you turn it on, please? | |
| That's okay for now, thank you. | |
| It might help you to relax a bit, I hope... | |
| Can you stop reminding me about the 10-day situation, please!? | |
| If you don't have anything better to do, of course. | |
| Dear, can you help me walk down the stairs, please? | |
| Hello Dick, nice to meet you. | |
| Yeah, that's better I suppose, thanks. | |
| Oh, you found some, thank you very much! | |
