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 | |
|---|---|
| Thank you, madam, see you then! | |
| Okay, see you! | |
| We'll have a bottle of chardonnay and a bottle of sauvignon blanc, thanks Mike. | |
| Diego, can you tell me what she said last night, please? | |
| What's up guys, how is it going? | |
| And I need a ladle for the chicken stock, that's all, I suppose. | |
| Okay Toby, my loudmouth friend, sorry to say... | |
| Dear, can you let him finish, please!? | |
| Could you chop some onions for me? Please?! | |
| I don't know what to say, really... | |
| Can you stop reminding me about the 10-day situation, please!? | |
| Can we see the bathroom first, please? | |
| Diego! You little b*stard. | |
| Yes, some prawn crackers and some spring rolls, please. | |
| Or can you clean this one, please? | |
| Erm, kind of, but not exactly! | |
| Okay, thank you very much. | |
| Can we have the menu, please? | |
| Hello Jen, what's up? | |
| I just had a bit of toast, what about you? | |
