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 | |
|---|---|
| Yes, Cate speaking. | |
| Can you make it bigger, please? | |
| Alright, see you then. | |
| To be more realistic, of course! | |
| We'll have a bottle of chardonnay and a bottle of sauvignon blanc, thanks Mike. | |
| Then I missed my appointment at 11:00, of course. | |
| What about this one behind Iceland? | |
| Thank you, have a nice day! | |
| Can you get me 3 small beers, please? | |
| Can I have a look at it, please? | |
| Nice to meet you Cate, see you later! | |
| Thanks for your kind wishes. | |
| I just had a bit of toast, what about you? | |
| I'm talking about leaving the house, of course... | |
| Can I have the ad number for it, please? | |
| No, I'm okay, thanks. | |
| Hello Jen, what's up? | |
| Can you pass me the wine from the fridge, please? | |
| That's okay, can we do it first thing, please? | |
| I don't think I would leave my cat to get a room, thank you! | |
