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 see, what about a tenner then? | |
| Can we continue what we were doing please? | |
| You act like a child sometimes, I have to say! | |
| More or less? | |
| We'll have a bottle of chardonnay and a bottle of sauvignon blanc, thanks Mike. | |
| Hi Rocco, we're okay, thanks. | |
| I guess the bottle is clean, but can you wash the glass, please? | |
| Well, can you explain how you make that calculation, please? | |
| Okay, see you! | |
| Well done, very clever! | |
| Diego! You little b*stard. | |
| Umm, I can't remember... You had something meaty, I guess. | |
| Hello, Joseph, nice to meet you. | |
| It seems we have to, in any case... | |
| That's perfect! I appreciate it, thank you so much! | |
| Better late than never! | |
| We have to preheat the oven, can you turn it on, please? | |
| I've found 2 viewable houses, what about you? | |
| I need them finely chopped, please! | |
| Can you stop reminding me about the 10-day situation, please!? | |
