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, have a nice day! | |
| Dear, can you let him finish, please!? | |
| Yes, what about them? | |
| We'll have the mussels, the calamari, some shrimp and the grilled fish, please. | |
| Could you do me a favour and find us some, please? | |
| Can you still check the stock room, please? | |
| They are a f*cking bunch of unprofessional idiots, unbelievable! | |
| Sounds nice, can you show us the room, please? | |
| Can you stop bothering me, please? | |
| Can I take your name and mobile number, please? | |
| Then I missed my appointment at 11:00, of course. | |
| Alright! See you, bye. | |
| We'll have a bottle of chardonnay and a bottle of sauvignon blanc, thanks Mike. | |
| And I need a ladle for the chicken stock, that's all, I suppose. | |
| Can we continue what we were doing please? | |
| Okay Toby, my loudmouth friend, sorry to say... | |
| Alright, see you Cate. | |
| Dear, can you help me walk down the stairs, please? | |
| To be more realistic, of course! | |
| Can you pass me the wine from the fridge, please? | |
