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 | |
|---|---|
| We'll have a bottle of chardonnay and a bottle of sauvignon blanc, thanks Mike. | |
| Hm, yes, can I get £20 cashback, please? | |
| Okay, thank you very much. | |
| Yes, but can we cut them in cubes, please? | |
| Thanks for your kind wishes. | |
| It seems we have to, in any case... | |
| Can I have the ad number for it, please? | |
| And I need to change my clothes, of course. | |
| Can you put it on the stove, please? | |
| Sure, no problem. | |
| Alright, see you Cate. | |
| Is there any chance of getting a table, please? | |
| Yes, I don't like the aisle, thank you. | |
| I was sleeping before you woke me up, what's up? | |
| Erm, kind of, but not exactly! | |
| Can you make it bigger, please? | |
| Can I take your name and mobile number, please? | |
| Can you get me 3 small beers, please? | |
| Can we see the kitchen first, please? | |
| And I need a ladle for the chicken stock, that's all, I suppose. | |
