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 will have some fish, I think. | |
| See you later, Nick. | |
| Yes, but can we cut them in cubes, please? | |
| I need them finely chopped, please! | |
| I was sleeping before you woke me up, what's up? | |
| We'll have the mussels, the calamari, some shrimp and the grilled fish, please. | |
| Umm, my first choice would be Camden Lock, I guess. | |
| ...Oh yes, I want to talk to my mum, I mean Mrs. Jones, please! | |
| Umm... That's right, how did I forget that? How stupid I am... | |
| Can I have one packet of cigarettes, please? | |
| I don't know what to say, really... | |
| I see, what about a tenner then? | |
| Can we see the kitchen first, please? | |
| That would be the worst, I guess. | |
| It seems we have to, in any case... | |
| Diego! You little b*stard. | |
| Nice to meet you Cate, see you later! | |
| Maybe, sorry about that. | |
| That's perfect! I appreciate it, thank you so much! | |
| What about you, Mike? | |
