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 | |
|---|---|
| What about you, Mike? | |
| If you don't have anything better to do, of course. | |
| Okay Toby, my loudmouth friend, sorry to say... | |
| Diego, can you tell me what she said last night, please? | |
| So a bottle would be better, please. | |
| ...Oh yes, I want to talk to my mum, I mean Mrs. Jones, please! | |
| Yeah, that's better I suppose, thanks. | |
| What's her name, by the way? | |
| Can you get me 3 small beers, please? | |
| Or can you clean this one, please? | |
| Alright, see you soon. | |
| Really? It wasn't obvious, thanks for clarifying! | |
| Hello, Joseph, nice to meet you. | |
| Alright, if you say so! | |
| Thank you, madam, see you then! | |
| He looks a bit scared, because he can smell Bear, I think. | |
| Hello sir, table for two? | |
| Umm, my first choice would be Camden Lock, I guess. | |
| Can I take your name and mobile number, please? | |
| Good night, see you later. | |
