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 | |
|---|---|
| That's okay for now, thank you. | |
| Sure, no problem. | |
| Thanks for letting me know, bye! | |
| Yes, Cate speaking. | |
| If you don't have anything better to do, of course. | |
| What's up guys, how is it going? | |
| Maybe later, that's all for now, thank you! | |
| Erm, kind of, but not exactly! | |
| Well, can you explain how you make that calculation, please? | |
| Yes, what about them? | |
| Can you pass me the wine from the fridge, please? | |
| Dear, can you help me walk down the stairs, please? | |
| And I need a ladle for the chicken stock, that's all, I suppose. | |
| I just need your name and mobile number, please. | |
| Oh, hang on, what about the room upstairs, in your house? | |
| Umm, my first choice would be Camden Lock, I guess. | |
| Can you look after it carefully, please? | |
| He is made of wood, I believe. | |
| That's okay, no problem. | |
| Umm, I can't remember... You had something meaty, I guess. | |
