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 | |
|---|---|
| Is there any chance of getting a table, please? | |
| That would be the worst, I guess. | |
| Finally, you've got your precious rice, congratulations! | |
| You act like a child sometimes, I have to say! | |
| Can you clean the sink before I start washing, please? | |
| And I need a ladle for the chicken stock, that's all, I suppose. | |
| Can you make it bigger, please? | |
| What's her name, by the way? | |
| Hello Diego, thanks for taking care of the bag. | |
| To be more realistic, of course! | |
| Oh, you mean Mike, I guess. | |
| Really? Thank you so much! | |
| Umm, I can't remember... You had something meaty, I guess. | |
| That's wonderful, thank you very much! | |
| Yes, but can we cut them in cubes, please? | |
| Oh, hang on, what about the room upstairs, in your house? | |
| What about you, Mike? | |
| Cate with a C not a K, can you check it again, please? | |
| Since they use my stuff we can *borrow* some of their bread, I think. | |
| Okay, why not, if you want. | |
