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 | |
|---|---|
| Is there any chance of getting a table, please? | |
| I was sleeping before you woke me up, what's up? | |
| I will have some fish, I think. | |
| And I need a ladle for the chicken stock, that's all, I suppose. | |
| Can you leave me alone, please! | |
| Hi Laura, congratulations! | |
| I am okay, thanks. | |
| It seems we have to, in any case... | |
| Can you give me some information about the other tenants, please? | |
| I guess the bottle is clean, but can you wash the glass, please? | |
| I just had a bit of toast, what about you? | |
| No, just a regular one, 4 or 5 pounds, I guess. | |
| Can we continue what we were doing please? | |
| Or can you clean this one, please? | |
| Really? Very interesting. | |
| Good luck for tomorrow, see you. | |
| That's wonderful, thank you very much! | |
| Nice to meet you, Toby! | |
| Cate, I'm taking my bag with me, so no need to worry. | |
| Umm, my first choice would be Camden Lock, I guess. | |
