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 | |
|---|---|
| Umm, my first choice would be Camden Lock, I guess. | |
| Maybe, sorry about that. | |
| We have to preheat the oven, can you turn it on, please? | |
| Oh, you found some, thank you very much! | |
| Alright, see you Cate. | |
| I guess the bottle is clean, but can you wash the glass, please? | |
| I just need your name and mobile number, please. | |
| Oh, you mean Mike, I guess. | |
| We'll have the mussels, the calamari, some shrimp and the grilled fish, please. | |
| Or can you clean this one, please? | |
| Really? Thank you so much! | |
| Alright, see you then. | |
| What's her name, by the way? | |
| Can you look after it carefully, please? | |
| I've found 2 viewable houses, what about you? | |
| Oh come on! Can we just talk about something else, please! | |
| That's wonderful, thank you very much! | |
| He looks a bit scared, because he can smell Bear, I think. | |
| More or less? | |
| I just had a bit of toast, what about you? | |
