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 | |
|---|---|
| Yes, I don't like the aisle, thank you. | |
| Umm, my first choice would be Camden Lock, I guess. | |
| Nice to meet you, Toby! | |
| Thank you, madam, see you then! | |
| Hi Laura, congratulations! | |
| No, I don't need anything, thanks. | |
| Can you make it bigger, please? | |
| Can we have our drinks before the meal please? | |
| Can you start from the beginning, please? | |
| Or can you clean this one, please? | |
| I'm Cate, nice to meet you, Mike. | |
| I don't know what to say, really... | |
| And I need a ladle for the chicken stock, that's all, I suppose. | |
| Can you clean the sink before I start washing, please? | |
| It might help you to relax a bit, I hope... | |
| Can you open the oven door for me, please? | |
| I don't think I would leave my cat to get a room, thank you! | |
| That would be nice, thank you. | |
| Maybe, sorry about that. | |
| I'll have 20, please. | |
