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 | |
|---|---|
| I was sleeping before you woke me up, what's up? | |
| We'll have a bottle of chardonnay and a bottle of sauvignon blanc, thanks Mike. | |
| Can we see the bathroom first, please? | |
| Can I have a look at it, please? | |
| Okay, I'm waiting for you, see you then. | |
| What about you? | |
| Okay, thank you very much. | |
| Yes, Cate speaking. | |
| To be more realistic, of course! | |
| Okay Toby, my loudmouth friend, sorry to say... | |
| Alright, if you say so! | |
| That's perfect! I appreciate it, thank you so much! | |
| Alright, see you soon. | |
| Can we have our drinks before the meal please? | |
| That's okay, no problem. | |
| Really? It wasn't obvious, thanks for clarifying! | |
| They are a f*cking bunch of unprofessional idiots, unbelievable! | |
| Sounds nice, can you show us the room, please? | |
| See you later, Nick. | |
| Yeah, that's better I suppose, thanks. | |
