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. | |
| No, I don't need anything, thanks. | |
| Sorry Cate! Nice to meet you. | |
| Dear, can you help me walk down the stairs, please? | |
| Hi Rocco, we're okay, thanks. | |
| Can you still check the stock room, please? | |
| Oh, hang on, what about the room upstairs, in your house? | |
| That's okay for now, thank you. | |
| What's up guys, how is it going? | |
| Yes, can I have a glass of chardonnay, please? | |
| What about this one behind Iceland? | |
| Diego! You little b*stard. | |
| ...It was nice to meet you, too, thanks! | |
| I'm talking about leaving the house, of course... | |
| Excuse me, but what about the complaining about Pogo part? | |
| And I need to change my clothes, of course. | |
| Yes, Cate speaking. | |
| Hello Dick, nice to meet you. | |
| I don't know what to say, really... | |
| What's her name, by the way? | |
