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 | |
|---|---|
| That's wonderful, thank you very much! | |
| Hello, madam, unfortunately... | |
| Alright, see you soon. | |
| We'll have the mussels, the calamari, some shrimp and the grilled fish, please. | |
| An entire house!? Way more than we pay now, for sure. | |
| Maybe, sorry about that. | |
| Hello, can we order our meals, please? | |
| He looks a bit scared, because he can smell Bear, I think. | |
| I'll have a glass of white wine, too, please. | |
| Sure, no problem. | |
| I am fine, thank you. | |
| Hi Laura, congratulations! | |
| Can I have one packet of cigarettes, please? | |
| Can I have a look at it, please? | |
| Alright! See you, bye. | |
| Can we continue what we were doing please? | |
| Yes, can I have a glass of chardonnay, please? | |
| She couldn't stand seeing your ugly face anymore, I guess. | |
| Yes, but can we cut them in cubes, please? | |
| You act like a child sometimes, I have to say! | |
