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, can I have a glass of chardonnay, please? | |
| Hello Dick, nice to meet you. | |
| Erm, kind of, but not exactly! | |
| I'll have 20, please. | |
| I was sleeping before you woke me up, what's up? | |
| Can you give me some information about the other tenants, please? | |
| I don't know, maybe, I suppose so. | |
| You act like a child sometimes, I have to say! | |
| Can I take your name and mobile number, please? | |
| We'll have a bottle of chardonnay and a bottle of sauvignon blanc, thanks Mike. | |
| Congratulations, well spotted! | |
| Excuse me, but what about the complaining about Pogo part? | |
| Can you still check the stock room, please? | |
| Yes, somewhere comfortable, please. | |
| See you later, Nick. | |
| Really? Thank you so much! | |
| Alright! See you, bye. | |
| Yes, what about them? | |
| It seems we have to, in any case... | |
| What's up guys, how is it going? | |
