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 | |
|---|---|
| Nice to meet you, Toby! | |
| Sorry Cate! Nice to meet you. | |
| I guess the bottle is clean, but can you wash the glass, please? | |
| Really? Very interesting. | |
| I'll have another glass of wine, please. | |
| I'm talking about leaving the house, of course... | |
| So a bottle would be better, please. | |
| Sure, no problem. | |
| It seems we have to, in any case... | |
| That would be the worst, I guess. | |
| And I need a ladle for the chicken stock, that's all, I suppose. | |
| Maybe, sorry about that. | |
| What about the prices? | |
| Can I have the ad number for it, please? | |
| Umm... That's right, how did I forget that? How stupid I am... | |
| Well done, very clever! | |
| What's up guys, how is it going? | |
| Okay, I'm waiting for you, see you then. | |
| I am okay, thanks. | |
| Can I have a look at it, please? | |
