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. | |
| Okay, I'm waiting for you, see you then. | |
| I was sleeping before you woke me up, what's up? | |
| Well, can you explain how you make that calculation, please? | |
| Can you peel some potatoes for me? Please?! | |
| An entire house!? Way more than we pay now, for sure. | |
| He looks a bit scared, because he can smell Bear, I think. | |
| No, just a regular one, 4 or 5 pounds, I guess. | |
| I am okay, thanks. | |
| Good night, see you later. | |
| You act like a child sometimes, I have to say! | |
| She hung up on me! F*cking idiot! | |
| ...It was nice to meet you, too, thanks! | |
| What about this one behind Iceland? | |
| I'll have 20, please. | |
| Yes, but can we cut them in cubes, please? | |
| Thanks for letting me know, bye! | |
| We have to preheat the oven, can you turn it on, please? | |
| Since they use my stuff we can *borrow* some of their bread, I think. | |
| Hi Laura, congratulations! | |
