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 | |
|---|---|
| No, I'm okay, thanks. | |
| Excuse me, but what about the complaining about Pogo part? | |
| We'll have a bottle of chardonnay and a bottle of sauvignon blanc, thanks Mike. | |
| Can you clean the sink before I start washing, please? | |
| Maybe, sorry about that. | |
| Really? It wasn't obvious, thanks for clarifying! | |
| Thank you, have a nice day! | |
| Well done, very clever! | |
| And I need to change my clothes, of course. | |
| Hello Dick, nice to meet you. | |
| Hello, can we order our meals, please? | |
| She hung up on me! F*cking idiot! | |
| Finally, you've got your precious rice, congratulations! | |
| Hm, yes, can I get £20 cashback, please? | |
| I guess the bottle is clean, but can you wash the glass, please? | |
| Can you put it on the stove, please? | |
| I'm able to do both at the same time, dear, no worries! | |
| Can I take your name and mobile number, please? | |
| Yes, somewhere comfortable, please. | |
| He looks a bit scared, because he can smell Bear, I think. | |
