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 | |
|---|---|
| Oh, you found some, thank you very much! | |
| Since they use my stuff we can *borrow* some of their bread, I think. | |
| Can you still check the stock room, please? | |
| I just had a bit of toast, what about you? | |
| Okay Toby, my loudmouth friend, sorry to say... | |
| Hello Diego, thanks for taking care of the bag. | |
| I'll have 20, please. | |
| Erm, kind of, but not exactly! | |
| Really? Very interesting. | |
| Maybe, sorry about that. | |
| Yes, I don't like the aisle, thank you. | |
| Sounds nice, can you show us the room, please? | |
| Oh come on! Can we just talk about something else, please! | |
| Umm, I can't remember... You had something meaty, I guess. | |
| Can I have the ad number for it, please? | |
| Umm, my first choice would be Camden Lock, I guess. | |
| What about the prices? | |
| Excuse me, but what about the complaining about Pogo part? | |
| Really? It wasn't obvious, thanks for clarifying! | |
| Nice to meet you, Toby! | |
