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 | |
|---|---|
| I'll have a glass of white wine, too, please. | |
| That would be nice, thank you. | |
| Hello, Joseph, nice to meet you. | |
| Hi Laura, congratulations! | |
| Could you do me a favour and find us some, please? | |
| It seems we have to, in any case... | |
| Alright, see you soon. | |
| Can you give me some information about the other tenants, please? | |
| I just had a bit of toast, what about you? | |
| Could you chop some onions for me? Please?! | |
| See you later, Nick. | |
| More or less? | |
| I am okay, thanks. | |
| Alright, if you say so! | |
| Diego, can you tell me what she said last night, please? | |
| Good night, see you later. | |
| Alright, see you then. | |
| Dear, can you help me walk down the stairs, please? | |
| Congratulations, well spotted! | |
| She couldn't stand seeing your ugly face anymore, I guess. | |
