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 | |
|---|---|
| What about this one behind Iceland? | |
| I'll have a glass of white wine, too, please. | |
| Finally, you've got your precious rice, congratulations! | |
| Okay, see you! | |
| Hello sir, table for two? | |
| Cate with a C not a K, can you check it again, please? | |
| Hello, can we order our meals, please? | |
| Sounds nice, can you show us the room, please? | |
| Hi Laura, congratulations! | |
| She hung up on me! F*cking idiot! | |
| Can you peel some potatoes for me? Please?! | |
| I don't know what to say, really... | |
| Can you stop reminding me about the 10-day situation, please!? | |
| Oh come on! Can we just talk about something else, please! | |
| He is made of wood, I believe. | |
| Umm, my first choice would be Camden Lock, I guess. | |
| That's okay for now, thank you. | |
| We'll have a bottle of chardonnay and a bottle of sauvignon blanc, thanks Mike. | |
| Can you leave me alone, please! | |
| Well done, very clever! | |
