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 | |
|---|---|
| Hello Jen, what's up? | |
| I need them finely chopped, please! | |
| Maybe later, that's all for now, thank you! | |
| Since they use my stuff we can *borrow* some of their bread, I think. | |
| Is there any chance of getting a table, please? | |
| Alright! See you, bye. | |
| More or less? | |
| Can you clean the sink before I start washing, please? | |
| Thanks for letting me know, bye! | |
| Dear, can you let him finish, please!? | |
| I'm able to do both at the same time, dear, no worries! | |
| Can you pass me the wine from the fridge, please? | |
| He is made of wood, I believe. | |
| Okay, I'm waiting for you, see you then. | |
| We'll have a bottle of chardonnay and a bottle of sauvignon blanc, thanks Mike. | |
| Good night, see you later. | |
| I see, what about a tenner then? | |
| Or can you clean this one, please? | |
| Can we have the menu, please? | |
| I was sleeping before you woke me up, what's up? | |
