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 | |
|---|---|
| What about you, Mike? | |
| Could you do me a favour and find us some, please? | |
| You act like a child sometimes, I have to say! | |
| Dear, can you help me walk down the stairs, please? | |
| Umm, my first choice would be Camden Lock, I guess. | |
| Nice to meet you, Toby! | |
| And turn the top and the bottom grills on, please. | |
| ...It was nice to meet you, too, thanks! | |
| Can I have one packet of cigarettes, please? | |
| No, I'm okay, thanks. | |
| Can you make it bigger, please? | |
| I don't know, maybe, I suppose so. | |
| Can we have the menu, please? | |
| Alright, if you say so! | |
| Hello Diego, thanks for taking care of the bag. | |
| I'm talking about leaving the house, of course... | |
| And it's totally burnt now, gross! | |
| Can you get me 3 small beers, please? | |
| I'll have another glass of wine, please. | |
| Really? It wasn't obvious, thanks for clarifying! | |
