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 | |
|---|---|
| Hi Rocco, we're okay, thanks. | |
| That would be nice, see you tomorrow then. | |
| Can I have one packet of cigarettes, please? | |
| Umm, my first choice would be Camden Lock, I guess. | |
| You're welcome! | |
| Can you stop bothering me, please? | |
| Can you clean the sink before I start washing, please? | |
| Can you put it on the stove, please? | |
| What about this one behind Iceland? | |
| That would be nice, thank you. | |
| Can you look after it carefully, please? | |
| Better late than never! | |
| What's her name, by the way? | |
| And turn the top and the bottom grills on, please. | |
| He is made of wood, I believe. | |
| I'm Cate, nice to meet you, Mike. | |
| Oh, you found some, thank you very much! | |
| I'm able to do both at the same time, dear, no worries! | |
| Can we continue what we were doing please? | |
| She hung up on me! F*cking idiot! | |
