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'm able to do both at the same time, dear, no worries! | |
| That's wonderful, thank you very much! | |
| Umm, I can't remember... You had something meaty, I guess. | |
| Excuse me, but what about the complaining about Pogo part? | |
| Could you do me a favour and find us some, please? | |
| Umm, my first choice would be Camden Lock, I guess. | |
| I am okay, thanks. | |
| Yes, some prawn crackers and some spring rolls, please. | |
| Yeah, that's better I suppose, thanks. | |
| Okay Toby, my loudmouth friend, sorry to say... | |
| That would be the worst, I guess. | |
| Cate, I'm taking my bag with me, so no need to worry. | |
| That's okay, can we do it first thing, please? | |
| If you don't have anything better to do, of course. | |
| We'll have a bottle of chardonnay and a bottle of sauvignon blanc, thanks Mike. | |
| I am fine, thank you. | |
| I don't think I would leave my cat to get a room, thank you! | |
| ...Oh yes, I want to talk to my mum, I mean Mrs. Jones, please! | |
| I just had a bit of toast, what about you? | |
| Can you look after it carefully, please? | |
