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, Joseph, nice to meet you. | |
| I'll have another glass of wine, please. | |
| No, just a regular one, 4 or 5 pounds, I guess. | |
| It seems we have to, in any case... | |
| What's her name, by the way? | |
| Can you make it bigger, please? | |
| Good luck for tomorrow, see you. | |
| Can you stop reminding me about the 10-day situation, please!? | |
| Hello, can we order our meals, please? | |
| Diego, can you tell me what she said last night, please? | |
| Really? It wasn't obvious, thanks for clarifying! | |
| I will have some fish, I think. | |
| Alright, see you soon. | |
| ...Oh yes, I want to talk to my mum, I mean Mrs. Jones, please! | |
| And turn the top and the bottom grills on, please. | |
| I just had a bit of toast, what about you? | |
| Hello Dick, nice to meet you. | |
| See you later, Nick. | |
| Really? Thank you so much! | |
| I really have to go now, see you there, kisses... | |
