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 | |
|---|---|
| Can you stop reminding me about the 10-day situation, please!? | |
| We'll have the mussels, the calamari, some shrimp and the grilled fish, please. | |
| Hello, can we order our meals, please? | |
| Oh, you found some, thank you very much! | |
| Okay, I'm waiting for you, see you then. | |
| I was sleeping before you woke me up, what's up? | |
| Umm, my first choice would be Camden Lock, I guess. | |
| Better late than never! | |
| You act like a child sometimes, I have to say! | |
| Can you make it bigger, please? | |
| ...Oh yes, I want to talk to my mum, I mean Mrs. Jones, please! | |
| He looks a bit scared, because he can smell Bear, I think. | |
| An entire house!? Way more than we pay now, for sure. | |
| I'm able to do both at the same time, dear, no worries! | |
| You are being very generous dear, thanks, what about this... | |
| Yes, somewhere comfortable, please. | |
| Oh, you mean Mike, I guess. | |
| Sure, no problem. | |
| Good luck for tomorrow, see you. | |
| I need them finely chopped, please! | |
