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? | |
| I'm able to do both at the same time, dear, no worries! | |
| Can you start from the beginning, please? | |
| I see, what about a tenner then? | |
| No, I'm okay, thanks. | |
| Excuse me, but what about the complaining about Pogo part? | |
| Or can you clean this one, please? | |
| Then I missed my appointment at 11:00, of course. | |
| Yes, some prawn crackers and some spring rolls, please. | |
| Can we continue what we were doing please? | |
| He looks a bit scared, because he can smell Bear, I think. | |
| I don't know, maybe, I suppose so. | |
| Can I have the ad number for it, please? | |
| We have to preheat the oven, can you turn it on, please? | |
| I like Artificial Intelligence, what about you? | |
| Sure, no problem. | |
| That's okay, can we do it first thing, please? | |
| Erm, kind of, but not exactly! | |
| Can you stop reminding me about the 10-day situation, please!? | |
| What about you, Mike? | |
