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 | |
|---|---|
| Erm, kind of, but not exactly! | |
| Can you clean the sink before I start washing, please? | |
| Alright, see you soon. | |
| Umm... That's right, how did I forget that? How stupid I am... | |
| Maybe later, that's all for now, thank you! | |
| Dear, can you let him finish, please!? | |
| Can you still check the stock room, please? | |
| I was sleeping before you woke me up, what's up? | |
| I'm able to do both at the same time, dear, no worries! | |
| Okay Toby, my loudmouth friend, sorry to say... | |
| Can we see the kitchen first, please? | |
| Yes, can I have a glass of chardonnay, please? | |
| Hello, madam, unfortunately... | |
| I don't think I would leave my cat to get a room, thank you! | |
| We'll have a bottle of chardonnay and a bottle of sauvignon blanc, thanks Mike. | |
| Hi Rocco, we're okay, thanks. | |
| Can you pass me the cutting board and the knife, please? | |
| So a bottle would be better, please. | |
| ...It was nice to meet you, too, thanks! | |
| Sure, no problem. | |
