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 | |
|---|---|
| Sure, no problem. | |
| Umm, my first choice would be Camden Lock, I guess. | |
| Hello, Joseph, nice to meet you. | |
| Can you peel some potatoes for me? Please?! | |
| Then I missed my appointment at 11:00, of course. | |
| I see, what about a tenner then? | |
| Alright, see you soon. | |
| That's okay, can we do it first thing, please? | |
| Nice to meet you, Toby! | |
| Thank you, madam, see you then! | |
| I don't know, maybe, I suppose so. | |
| Maybe later, that's all for now, thank you! | |
| Can I take your name and mobile number, please? | |
| And I need a ladle for the chicken stock, that's all, I suppose. | |
| She couldn't stand seeing your ugly face anymore, I guess. | |
| What's up guys, how is it going? | |
| I don't think I would leave my cat to get a room, thank you! | |
| Thank you, have a nice day! | |
| What about you? | |
| I don't know what to say, really... | |
