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 | |
|---|---|
| Really? Very interesting. | |
| I'll have a glass of white wine, too, please. | |
| Can we continue what we were doing please? | |
| Okay, I'm waiting for you, see you then. | |
| I see, what about a tenner then? | |
| Hello Diego, thanks for taking care of the bag. | |
| Oh, hang on, what about the room upstairs, in your house? | |
| Dude, picking up sh*t requires another tenner, see ya! | |
| Can you pass me the wine from the fridge, please? | |
| Is there any chance of getting a table, please? | |
| Umm, my first choice would be Camden Lock, I guess. | |
| Can we see the bathroom first, please? | |
| He looks a bit scared, because he can smell Bear, I think. | |
| Yes, can I have a glass of chardonnay, please? | |
| ...It was nice to meet you, too, thanks! | |
| Can you give me some information about the other tenants, please? | |
| Thank you, madam, see you then! | |
| Alright, see you Cate. | |
| You act like a child sometimes, I have to say! | |
| Yes, Cate speaking. | |
