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 | |
|---|---|
| No, just a regular one, 4 or 5 pounds, I guess. | |
| Okay Toby, my loudmouth friend, sorry to say... | |
| Yeah, that's better I suppose, thanks. | |
| Congratulations, well spotted! | |
| What's her name, by the way? | |
| Really? Thank you so much! | |
| And I need to change my clothes, of course. | |
| Umm, I can't remember... You had something meaty, I guess. | |
| Diego, can you tell me what she said last night, please? | |
| Can you start from the beginning, please? | |
| I need them finely chopped, please! | |
| Alright, see you Cate. | |
| Can you summarize it before you go, please? | |
| Stay on the line, please... | |
| We'll have a bottle of chardonnay and a bottle of sauvignon blanc, thanks Mike. | |
| Really? Very interesting. | |
| Yes, but can we cut them in cubes, please? | |
| Hello, I'd like to book a table for two for tonight, please. | |
| I will have some fish, I think. | |
| Sure, no problem. | |
