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'll have a glass of white wine, too, please. | |
| What about this one behind Iceland? | |
| Thanks for your kind wishes. | |
| Could you do me a favour and find us some, please? | |
| Can you get me 3 small beers, please? | |
| Erm, kind of, but not exactly! | |
| Excuse me, but what about the complaining about Pogo part? | |
| That would be the worst, I guess. | |
| Yes, Cate speaking. | |
| Umm... That's right, how did I forget that? How stupid I am... | |
| Really? Thank you so much! | |
| I just need your name and mobile number, please. | |
| We'll have the mussels, the calamari, some shrimp and the grilled fish, please. | |
| Can we have our drinks before the meal please? | |
| I don't know what to say, really... | |
| Can I have the ad number for it, please? | |
| Umm, my first choice would be Camden Lock, I guess. | |
| I don't know, maybe, I suppose so. | |
| I'm talking about leaving the house, of course... | |
| Can you clean the sink before I start washing, please? | |
