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'll have a glass of white wine, too, please. | |
| Can you peel some potatoes for me? Please?! | |
| Hello Dick, nice to meet you. | |
| Yes, Cate speaking. | |
| Maybe later, that's all for now, thank you! | |
| See you at the station at 5. | |
| Yes, what about them? | |
| Well done, very clever! | |
| Can you still check the stock room, please? | |
| Then I missed my appointment at 11:00, of course. | |
| Hm, yes, can I get £20 cashback, please? | |
| Can I have the ad number for it, please? | |
| You're welcome! | |
| No, just a regular one, 4 or 5 pounds, I guess. | |
| Oh, hang on, what about the room upstairs, in your house? | |
| I need them finely chopped, please! | |
| No, I'm okay, thanks. | |
| Umm, my first choice would be Camden Lock, I guess. | |
| That's okay, no problem. | |
| Really? Thank you so much! | |
