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 | |
|---|---|
| He looks a bit scared, because he can smell Bear, I think. | |
| Erm, kind of, but not exactly! | |
| And turn the top and the bottom grills on, please. | |
| Umm, my first choice would be Camden Lock, I guess. | |
| Hello Diego, thanks for taking care of the bag. | |
| Since they use my stuff we can *borrow* some of their bread, I think. | |
| It seems we have to, in any case... | |
| Really? It wasn't obvious, thanks for clarifying! | |
| I'm talking about leaving the house, of course... | |
| Dear, can you let him finish, please!? | |
| See you later, Nick. | |
| Could you chop some onions for me? Please?! | |
| Dear, can you help me walk down the stairs, please? | |
| I just need your name and mobile number, please. | |
| Hello Jen, what's up? | |
| Good luck for tomorrow, see you. | |
| Diego, can you tell me what she said last night, please? | |
| No, I don't need anything, thanks. | |
| Okay, I'm waiting for you, see you then. | |
| That's okay, can we do it first thing, please? | |
