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, I can't remember... You had something meaty, I guess. | |
| That would be the worst, I guess. | |
| Can you look after it carefully, please? | |
| Can we have our drinks before the meal please? | |
| What about you? | |
| I don't know, maybe, I suppose so. | |
| Could you chop some onions for me? Please?! | |
| Congratulations, well spotted! | |
| I will have some fish, I think. | |
| So a bottle would be better, please. | |
| Okay Toby, my loudmouth friend, sorry to say... | |
| What about the prices? | |
| Is there any chance of getting a table, please? | |
| Can we have the menu, please? | |
| Yes, what about them? | |
| That would be nice, thank you. | |
| That's okay for now, thank you. | |
| And I need to change my clothes, of course. | |
| What about you, Mike? | |
| Oh, you found some, thank you very much! | |
