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 | |
|---|---|
| Well, can you explain how you make that calculation, please? | |
| Umm, my first choice would be Camden Lock, I guess. | |
| I don't think I would leave my cat to get a room, thank you! | |
| I am okay, thanks. | |
| Yeah, that's better I suppose, thanks. | |
| Nice to meet you Cate, see you later! | |
| No, I'm okay, thanks. | |
| Can we have our drinks before the meal please? | |
| Can you stop bothering me, please? | |
| Okay Toby, my loudmouth friend, sorry to say... | |
| We'll have the mussels, the calamari, some shrimp and the grilled fish, please. | |
| I just had a bit of toast, what about you? | |
| I'm Cate, nice to meet you, Mike. | |
| Alright! See you, bye. | |
| Can we see the kitchen first, please? | |
| Can you clean the sink before I start washing, please? | |
| And I need to change my clothes, of course. | |
| And I need a ladle for the chicken stock, that's all, I suppose. | |
| Oh, you found some, thank you very much! | |
| Thanks for your kind wishes. | |
