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 | |
|---|---|
| Yes, somewhere comfortable, please. | |
| What's up guys, how is it going? | |
| I will have some fish, I think. | |
| I just had a bit of toast, what about you? | |
| That's okay, no problem. | |
| That's perfect! I appreciate it, thank you so much! | |
| What about the prices? | |
| Dear, can you help me walk down the stairs, please? | |
| You are being very generous dear, thanks, what about this... | |
| We'll have the mussels, the calamari, some shrimp and the grilled fish, please. | |
| They are a f*cking bunch of unprofessional idiots, unbelievable! | |
| That's wonderful, thank you very much! | |
| Thanks for your kind wishes. | |
| Can we have the menu, please? | |
| I'm able to do both at the same time, dear, no worries! | |
| Sorry Cate! Nice to meet you. | |
| I don't know, maybe, I suppose so. | |
| Umm, my first choice would be Camden Lock, I guess. | |
| Can you summarize it before you go, please? | |
| I'm Cate, nice to meet you, Mike. | |
