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 | |
|---|---|
| Oh, hang on, what about the room upstairs, in your house? | |
| So a bottle would be better, please. | |
| I don't know what to say, really... | |
| Diego, can you tell me what she said last night, please? | |
| Hello, I'd like to book a table for two for tonight, please. | |
| Oh, you found some, thank you very much! | |
| And it's totally burnt now, gross! | |
| Can you give me some information about the other tenants, please? | |
| ...Oh yes, I want to talk to my mum, I mean Mrs. Jones, please! | |
| And turn the top and the bottom grills on, please. | |
| If you don't have anything better to do, of course. | |
| Sorry Cate! Nice to meet you. | |
| Dude, picking up sh*t requires another tenner, see ya! | |
| Cate, I'm taking my bag with me, so no need to worry. | |
| Can we have the menu, please? | |
| Sounds nice, can you show us the room, please? | |
| It seems we have to, in any case... | |
| Yes, somewhere comfortable, please. | |
| Can I have the ad number for it, please? | |
| Yes, can I have a glass of chardonnay, please? | |
