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's her name, by the way? | |
| Maybe, sorry about that. | |
| Yes, some prawn crackers and some spring rolls, please. | |
| Good night, see you later. | |
| You are being very generous dear, thanks, what about this... | |
| Really? Very interesting. | |
| I'll have a glass of white wine, too, please. | |
| What about the prices? | |
| You too, byee! | |
| ...Oh yes, I want to talk to my mum, I mean Mrs. Jones, please! | |
| Sounds nice, can you show us the room, please? | |
| Cate with a C not a K, can you check it again, please? | |
| Can you still check the stock room, please? | |
| Good luck for tomorrow, see you. | |
| Excuse me, but what about the complaining about Pogo part? | |
| I'm Cate, nice to meet you, Mike. | |
| Or can you clean this one, please? | |
| That's okay, can we do it first thing, please? | |
| I need them finely chopped, please! | |
| We'll have a bottle of chardonnay and a bottle of sauvignon blanc, thanks Mike. | |
