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 | |
|---|---|
| Okay Toby, my loudmouth friend, sorry to say... | |
| Yes, somewhere comfortable, please. | |
| Yes, I don't like the aisle, thank you. | |
| More or less? | |
| You act like a child sometimes, I have to say! | |
| Maybe, sorry about that. | |
| That would be the worst, I guess. | |
| Hello, I'd like to book a table for two for tonight, please. | |
| An entire house!? Way more than we pay now, for sure. | |
| Hello, can we order our meals, please? | |
| He is made of wood, I believe. | |
| Since they use my stuff we can *borrow* some of their bread, I think. | |
| Hello Jen, what's up? | |
| Hello, Joseph, nice to meet you. | |
| Can you pass me the wine from the fridge, please? | |
| Alright, see you then. | |
| No, just a regular one, 4 or 5 pounds, I guess. | |
| Can we have the menu, please? | |
| She couldn't stand seeing your ugly face anymore, I guess. | |
| Can you put it on the stove, please? | |
