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'm able to do both at the same time, dear, no worries! | |
| Dear, can you help me walk down the stairs, please? | |
| ...It was nice to meet you, too, thanks! | |
| Can I have the ad number for it, please? | |
| That's wonderful, thank you very much! | |
| I don't know what to say, really... | |
| And I need a ladle for the chicken stock, that's all, I suppose. | |
| Umm, my first choice would be Camden Lock, I guess. | |
| Really? Thank you so much! | |
| No, I'm okay, thanks. | |
| Can I have a look at it, please? | |
| Umm, I can't remember... You had something meaty, I guess. | |
| Hello Diego, thanks for taking care of the bag. | |
| Can you stop bothering me, please? | |
| Is there any chance of getting a table, please? | |
| To be more realistic, of course! | |
| We'll have a bottle of chardonnay and a bottle of sauvignon blanc, thanks Mike. | |
| And it's totally burnt now, gross! | |
| What's her name, by the way? | |
| Hello Jen, what's up? | |
