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 | |
|---|---|
| Really? It wasn't obvious, thanks for clarifying! | |
| Well done, very clever! | |
| Can you get me 3 small beers, please? | |
| Maybe later, that's all for now, thank you! | |
| Could you do me a favour and find us some, please? | |
| I just need your name and mobile number, please. | |
| Yes, can I have a glass of chardonnay, please? | |
| Can you clean the sink before I start washing, please? | |
| Can you pass me the wine from the fridge, please? | |
| No, just a regular one, 4 or 5 pounds, I guess. | |
| I see, what about a tenner then? | |
| Yes, some prawn crackers and some spring rolls, please. | |
| If you don't have anything better to do, of course. | |
| See you at the station at 5. | |
| He looks a bit scared, because he can smell Bear, I think. | |
| That's okay for now, thank you. | |
| He is made of wood, I believe. | |
| I'm Cate, nice to meet you, Mike. | |
| I just had a bit of toast, what about you? | |
| Umm, I can't remember... You had something meaty, I guess. | |
