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 was sleeping before you woke me up, what's up? | |
| I'll have 20, please. | |
| Thanks for letting me know, bye! | |
| No, just a regular one, 4 or 5 pounds, I guess. | |
| We'll have the mussels, the calamari, some shrimp and the grilled fish, please. | |
| Oh, hang on, what about the room upstairs, in your house? | |
| Could you chop some onions for me? Please?! | |
| Okay Toby, my loudmouth friend, sorry to say... | |
| Yes, Cate speaking. | |
| I'll have another glass of wine, please. | |
| I don't think I would leave my cat to get a room, thank you! | |
| He looks a bit scared, because he can smell Bear, I think. | |
| He is made of wood, I believe. | |
| I guess the bottle is clean, but can you wash the glass, please? | |
| Cate with a C not a K, can you check it again, please? | |
| That's wonderful, thank you very much! | |
| I'll have a glass of white wine, too, please. | |
| Nice to meet you Cate, see you later! | |
| That's okay for now, thank you. | |
| Hello Dick, nice to meet you. | |
