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 | |
|---|---|
| Umm, my first choice would be Camden Lock, I guess. | |
| Can you open the oven door for me, please? | |
| Yes, but can we cut them in cubes, please? | |
| Okay Toby, my loudmouth friend, sorry to say... | |
| And turn the top and the bottom grills on, please. | |
| Can you clean the sink before I start washing, please? | |
| Okay, thank you very much. | |
| Hello, I'd like to book a table for two for tonight, please. | |
| What about the prices? | |
| ...It was nice to meet you, too, thanks! | |
| Can you stop reminding me about the 10-day situation, please!? | |
| Hello Dick, nice to meet you. | |
| You act like a child sometimes, I have to say! | |
| Stay on the line, please... | |
| Okay, see you! | |
| And I need to change my clothes, of course. | |
| Nice to meet you, Toby! | |
| Good luck for tomorrow, see you. | |
| Diego, can you tell me what she said last night, please? | |
| I am fine, thank you. | |
