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 | |
|---|---|
| ...Oh yes, I want to talk to my mum, I mean Mrs. Jones, please! | |
| Maybe, sorry about that. | |
| Okay Toby, my loudmouth friend, sorry to say... | |
| I just had a bit of toast, what about you? | |
| Can we continue what we were doing please? | |
| Umm... That's right, how did I forget that? How stupid I am... | |
| It might help you to relax a bit, I hope... | |
| It seems we have to, in any case... | |
| Yes, some prawn crackers and some spring rolls, please. | |
| Then I missed my appointment at 11:00, of course. | |
| I don't know, maybe, I suppose so. | |
| Hello, can we order our meals, please? | |
| She hung up on me! F*cking idiot! | |
| Since they use my stuff we can *borrow* some of their bread, I think. | |
| Okay, see you! | |
| I guess the bottle is clean, but can you wash the glass, please? | |
| Well, can you explain how you make that calculation, please? | |
| Sure, no problem. | |
| Well done, very clever! | |
| Oh, hang on, what about the room upstairs, in your house? | |
