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 was sleeping before you woke me up, what's up? | |
| Can we have our drinks before the meal please? | |
| I don't know, maybe, I suppose so. | |
| Can we continue what we were doing please? | |
| I will have some fish, I think. | |
| Is there any chance of getting a table, please? | |
| That's wonderful, thank you very much! | |
| Cate, I'm taking my bag with me, so no need to worry. | |
| I'll have another glass of wine, please. | |
| Alright, see you soon. | |
| And I need a ladle for the chicken stock, that's all, I suppose. | |
| More or less? | |
| Can you summarize it before you go, please? | |
| I just need your name and mobile number, please. | |
| Dear, can you let him finish, please!? | |
| It might help you to relax a bit, I hope... | |
| I'm able to do both at the same time, dear, no worries! | |
| Okay, thank you very much. | |
| Umm, my first choice would be Camden Lock, I guess. | |
| Well done, very clever! | |
