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. | |
| That's wonderful, thank you very much! | |
| That would be nice, thank you. | |
| I really have to go now, see you there, kisses... | |
| Sorry Cate! Nice to meet you. | |
| I don't know, maybe, I suppose so. | |
| Hi Laura, congratulations! | |
| Hello Dick, nice to meet you. | |
| Hello, madam, unfortunately... | |
| Can you stop bothering me, please? | |
| Can you stop reminding me about the 10-day situation, please!? | |
| If you don't have anything better to do, of course. | |
| See you at the station at 5. | |
| Can I have the ad number for it, please? | |
| Hello, can we order our meals, please? | |
| I guess the bottle is clean, but can you wash the glass, please? | |
| I'll have a glass of white wine, too, please. | |
| More or less? | |
| Yes, some prawn crackers and some spring rolls, please. | |
| He looks a bit scared, because he can smell Bear, I think. | |
