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 | |
|---|---|
| Oh, you found some, thank you very much! | |
| Can you leave me alone, please! | |
| Thanks for your kind wishes. | |
| I'll have another glass of wine, please. | |
| Congratulations, well spotted! | |
| Better late than never! | |
| I'm able to do both at the same time, dear, no worries! | |
| Diego! You little b*stard. | |
| What's her name, by the way? | |
| Can you summarize it before you go, please? | |
| That would be nice, see you tomorrow then. | |
| It seems we have to, in any case... | |
| Finally, you've got your precious rice, congratulations! | |
| I'll have a glass of white wine, too, please. | |
| No, I'm okay, thanks. | |
| Can you pass me the wine from the fridge, please? | |
| Hello Dick, nice to meet you. | |
| Nice to meet you, Toby! | |
| Yeah, I was wondering if his willy was sticking in or out, thanks! | |
| We'll have a bottle of chardonnay and a bottle of sauvignon blanc, thanks Mike. | |
