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 | |
|---|---|
| Oh, hang on, what about the room upstairs, in your house? | |
| Yes, can I have a glass of chardonnay, please? | |
| Can you look after it carefully, please? | |
| No, just a regular one, 4 or 5 pounds, I guess. | |
| Can you get me 3 small beers, please? | |
| You act like a child sometimes, I have to say! | |
| Okay Toby, my loudmouth friend, sorry to say... | |
| Really? It wasn't obvious, thanks for clarifying! | |
| Since they use my stuff we can *borrow* some of their bread, I think. | |
| Hello Diego, thanks for taking care of the bag. | |
| See you later, Nick. | |
| Diego, can you tell me what she said last night, please? | |
| Can I have one packet of cigarettes, please? | |
| Well, can you explain how you make that calculation, please? | |
| Can you start from the beginning, please? | |
| Erm, kind of, but not exactly! | |
| I'm able to do both at the same time, dear, no worries! | |
| See you at the station at 5. | |
| What about the prices? | |
| I'm Cate, nice to meet you, Mike. | |
