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? | |
| Oh, you found some, thank you very much! | |
| That would be nice, see you tomorrow then. | |
| Umm, my first choice would be Camden Lock, I guess. | |
| I'll have a glass of white wine, too, please. | |
| Can you open the oven door for me, please? | |
| I need them finely chopped, please! | |
| I am fine, thank you. | |
| I'll have another glass of wine, please. | |
| Alright, see you then. | |
| Thank you, have a nice day! | |
| Thanks for your kind wishes. | |
| I'm talking about leaving the house, of course... | |
| Cate with a C not a K, can you check it again, please? | |
| Yes, I don't like the aisle, thank you. | |
| That would be nice, thank you. | |
| Sorry Cate! Nice to meet you. | |
| Can you make it bigger, please? | |
| Diego, can you tell me what she said last night, please? | |
| ...Oh yes, I want to talk to my mum, I mean Mrs. Jones, please! | |
