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 | |
|---|---|
| Sounds nice, can you show us the room, please? | |
| Since they use my stuff we can *borrow* some of their bread, I think. | |
| Yes, can I have a glass of chardonnay, please? | |
| Yeah, that's better I suppose, thanks. | |
| Can you put it on the stove, please? | |
| That's okay, can we do it first thing, please? | |
| Really? Very interesting. | |
| Okay, thank you very much. | |
| Umm, my first choice would be Camden Lock, I guess. | |
| I am fine, thank you. | |
| I need them finely chopped, please! | |
| Yes, what about them? | |
| Thank you, have a nice day! | |
| I don't know what to say, really... | |
| I guess the bottle is clean, but can you wash the glass, please? | |
| Or can you clean this one, please? | |
| Good luck for tomorrow, see you. | |
| Well done, very clever! | |
| Oh, you found some, thank you very much! | |
| To be more realistic, of course! | |
