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! | |
| And I need to change my clothes, of course. | |
| Diego! You little b*stard. | |
| I'll have 20, please. | |
| Yes, can I have a glass of chardonnay, please? | |
| I'm talking about leaving the house, of course... | |
| Thanks for letting me know, bye! | |
| That would be nice, see you tomorrow then. | |
| Good luck for tomorrow, see you. | |
| Maybe later, that's all for now, thank you! | |
| I guess the bottle is clean, but can you wash the glass, please? | |
| Nice to meet you Cate, see you later! | |
| Can you give me some information about the other tenants, please? | |
| Hello sir, table for two? | |
| We'll have a bottle of chardonnay and a bottle of sauvignon blanc, thanks Mike. | |
| Really? Very interesting. | |
| That's okay for now, thank you. | |
| Can you look after it carefully, please? | |
| What about you, Mike? | |
| Alright, see you then. | |
