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 | |
|---|---|
| Good night, see you later. | |
| Can you leave me alone, please! | |
| Well, can you explain how you make that calculation, please? | |
| Good luck for tomorrow, see you. | |
| So a bottle would be better, please. | |
| I will have some fish, I think. | |
| Hello sir, table for two? | |
| You are being very generous dear, thanks, what about this... | |
| Umm, my first choice would be Camden Lock, I guess. | |
| I guess the bottle is clean, but can you wash the glass, please? | |
| Sure, no problem. | |
| Can we have the menu, please? | |
| Okay, see you! | |
| I am fine, thank you. | |
| Can you look after it carefully, please? | |
| Okay Toby, my loudmouth friend, sorry to say... | |
| Hello, Joseph, nice to meet you. | |
| That's wonderful, thank you very much! | |
| That would be nice, thank you. | |
| Since they use my stuff we can *borrow* some of their bread, I think. | |
