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 another glass of wine, please. | |
| You're welcome! | |
| No, just a regular one, 4 or 5 pounds, I guess. | |
| Hm, yes, can I get £20 cashback, please? | |
| That would be nice, thank you. | |
| Can you open the oven door for me, please? | |
| Yes, I don't like the aisle, thank you. | |
| Alright! See you, bye. | |
| It might help you to relax a bit, I hope... | |
| Oh, you mean Mike, I guess. | |
| Sorry Cate! Nice to meet you. | |
| I'm Cate, nice to meet you, Mike. | |
| We'll have a bottle of chardonnay and a bottle of sauvignon blanc, thanks Mike. | |
| Cate with a C not a K, can you check it again, please? | |
| Umm, my first choice would be Camden Lock, I guess. | |
| Maybe later, that's all for now, thank you! | |
| Can you clean the sink before I start washing, please? | |
| Can we see the kitchen first, please? | |
| I just need your name and mobile number, please. | |
| Can I have the ad number for it, please? | |
