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 | |
|---|---|
| Sounds nice, can you show us the room, please? | |
| I'll have another glass of wine, please. | |
| Can we continue what we were doing please? | |
| Can we have our drinks before the meal please? | |
| What about the prices? | |
| Good luck for tomorrow, see you. | |
| It might help you to relax a bit, I hope... | |
| Hello Diego, thanks for taking care of the bag. | |
| That would be nice, see you tomorrow then. | |
| See you later, Nick. | |
| He is made of wood, I believe. | |
| Can you open the oven door for me, please? | |
| Sure, no problem. | |
| To be more realistic, of course! | |
| We'll have the mussels, the calamari, some shrimp and the grilled fish, please. | |
| I will have some fish, I think. | |
| That's perfect! I appreciate it, thank you so much! | |
| Cate, I'm taking my bag with me, so no need to worry. | |
| Oh, you mean Mike, I guess. | |
| We'll have a bottle of chardonnay and a bottle of sauvignon blanc, thanks Mike. | |
