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'm able to do both at the same time, dear, no worries! | |
| Can you make it bigger, please? | |
| ...Oh yes, I want to talk to my mum, I mean Mrs. Jones, please! | |
| Or can you clean this one, please? | |
| Since they use my stuff we can *borrow* some of their bread, I think. | |
| Dear, can you let him finish, please!? | |
| What about this one behind Iceland? | |
| Can you clean the sink before I start washing, please? | |
| That's wonderful, thank you very much! | |
| Umm, my first choice would be Camden Lock, I guess. | |
| What's her name, by the way? | |
| No, I'm okay, thanks. | |
| Hello Diego, thanks for taking care of the bag. | |
| We'll have a bottle of chardonnay and a bottle of sauvignon blanc, thanks Mike. | |
| You're welcome! | |
| Umm... That's right, how did I forget that? How stupid I am... | |
| I'll have 20, please. | |
| We'll have the mussels, the calamari, some shrimp and the grilled fish, please. | |
| Good luck for tomorrow, see you. | |
| He is made of wood, I believe. | |
