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 | |
|---|---|
| Hello sir, table for two? | |
| Dear, can you help me walk down the stairs, please? | |
| So a bottle would be better, please. | |
| I see, what about a tenner then? | |
| Oh, hang on, what about the room upstairs, in your house? | |
| Excuse me, but what about the complaining about Pogo part? | |
| And turn the top and the bottom grills on, please. | |
| Good night, see you later. | |
| Yes, can I have a glass of chardonnay, please? | |
| I was sleeping before you woke me up, what's up? | |
| Okay, see you! | |
| Can you open the oven door for me, please? | |
| Can you pass me the cutting board and the knife, please? | |
| Can you pass me the wine from the fridge, please? | |
| Umm, my first choice would be Camden Lock, I guess. | |
| He looks a bit scared, because he can smell Bear, I think. | |
| I don't know what to say, really... | |
| I am fine, thank you. | |
| Hello Dick, nice to meet you. | |
| He is made of wood, I believe. | |
