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 am fine, thank you. | |
| I guess the bottle is clean, but can you wash the glass, please? | |
| ...It was nice to meet you, too, thanks! | |
| Can we have the menu, please? | |
| That's wonderful, thank you very much! | |
| And I need to change my clothes, of course. | |
| Since they use my stuff we can *borrow* some of their bread, I think. | |
| Oh, you mean Mike, I guess. | |
| To be more realistic, of course! | |
| Can you give me some information about the other tenants, please? | |
| Can you pass me the cutting board and the knife, please? | |
| Can you peel some potatoes for me? Please?! | |
| Diego! You little b*stard. | |
| Oh come on! Can we just talk about something else, please! | |
| Can I have a look at it, please? | |
| More or less? | |
| Can you open the oven door for me, please? | |
| And I need a ladle for the chicken stock, that's all, I suppose. | |
| Erm, kind of, but not exactly! | |
| Good night, see you later. | |
