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 | |
|---|---|
| I guess the bottle is clean, but can you wash the glass, please? | |
| Yes, somewhere comfortable, please. | |
| It might help you to relax a bit, I hope... | |
| Can I have a look at it, please? | |
| Can you stop reminding me about the 10-day situation, please!? | |
| Can you put it on the stove, please? | |
| They are a f*cking bunch of unprofessional idiots, unbelievable! | |
| No, just a regular one, 4 or 5 pounds, I guess. | |
| Hi Rocco, we're okay, thanks. | |
| So a bottle would be better, please. | |
| ...Oh yes, I want to talk to my mum, I mean Mrs. Jones, please! | |
| Okay, I'm waiting for you, see you then. | |
| And I need a ladle for the chicken stock, that's all, I suppose. | |
| Okay, see you! | |
| It seems we have to, in any case... | |
| That would be nice, see you tomorrow then. | |
| Nice to meet you Cate, see you later! | |
| Sorry Cate! Nice to meet you. | |
| Since they use my stuff we can *borrow* some of their bread, I think. | |
| Cate with a C not a K, can you check it again, please? | |
