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 | |
|---|---|
| No, I'm okay, thanks. | |
| Oh, you mean Mike, I guess. | |
| Well, can you explain how you make that calculation, please? | |
| What's up guys, how is it going? | |
| I am okay, thanks. | |
| Thank you, madam, see you then! | |
| It might help you to relax a bit, I hope... | |
| I guess the bottle is clean, but can you wash the glass, please? | |
| Or can you clean this one, please? | |
| I'll have 20, please. | |
| Hm, yes, can I get £20 cashback, please? | |
| So a bottle would be better, please. | |
| ...It was nice to meet you, too, thanks! | |
| Dear, can you help me walk down the stairs, please? | |
| He looks a bit scared, because he can smell Bear, I think. | |
| That's okay, can we do it first thing, please? | |
| ...Oh yes, I want to talk to my mum, I mean Mrs. Jones, please! | |
| Alright, if you say so! | |
| Umm, my first choice would be Camden Lock, I guess. | |
| That would be nice, thank you. | |
