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 | |
|---|---|
| And turn the top and the bottom grills on, please. | |
| I am fine, thank you. | |
| Dear, can you let him finish, please!? | |
| I've found 2 viewable houses, what about you? | |
| Can you clean the sink before I start washing, please? | |
| Can you put it on the stove, please? | |
| Okay, see you! | |
| He looks a bit scared, because he can smell Bear, I think. | |
| See you later, Nick. | |
| Umm, my first choice would be Camden Lock, I guess. | |
| No, just a regular one, 4 or 5 pounds, I guess. | |
| Can we have the menu, please? | |
| ...It was nice to meet you, too, thanks! | |
| What about this one behind Iceland? | |
| No, I'm okay, thanks. | |
| See you at the station at 5. | |
| Can you look after it carefully, please? | |
| ...Oh yes, I want to talk to my mum, I mean Mrs. Jones, please! | |
| That would be the worst, I guess. | |
| It might help you to relax a bit, I hope... | |
