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 | |
|---|---|
| Umm, my first choice would be Camden Lock, I guess. | |
| Hello Jen, what's up? | |
| Thank you, madam, see you then! | |
| I will have some fish, I think. | |
| Hello sir, table for two? | |
| Can you get me 3 small beers, please? | |
| Really? It wasn't obvious, thanks for clarifying! | |
| Sorry Cate! Nice to meet you. | |
| They are a f*cking bunch of unprofessional idiots, unbelievable! | |
| Diego, can you tell me what she said last night, please? | |
| Umm, I can't remember... You had something meaty, I guess. | |
| She hung up on me! F*cking idiot! | |
| Hm, yes, can I get £20 cashback, please? | |
| Is there any chance of getting a table, please? | |
| We'll have a bottle of chardonnay and a bottle of sauvignon blanc, thanks Mike. | |
| Dear, can you let him finish, please!? | |
| I don't know what to say, really... | |
| Can you still check the stock room, please? | |
| I don't think I would leave my cat to get a room, thank you! | |
| It seems we have to, in any case... | |
