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 | |
|---|---|
| Well, can you explain how you make that calculation, please? | |
| Umm, my first choice would be Camden Lock, I guess. | |
| I'll have 20, please. | |
| Alright, if you say so! | |
| Can you clean the sink before I start washing, please? | |
| Really? Thank you so much! | |
| Oh, you mean Mike, I guess. | |
| Congratulations, well spotted! | |
| He is made of wood, I believe. | |
| ...Oh yes, I want to talk to my mum, I mean Mrs. Jones, please! | |
| Maybe, sorry about that. | |
| What about the prices? | |
| And it's totally burnt now, gross! | |
| I see, what about a tenner then? | |
| I'll have a glass of white wine, too, please. | |
| Can you start from the beginning, please? | |
| See you at the station at 5. | |
| I'm able to do both at the same time, dear, no worries! | |
| I was sleeping before you woke me up, what's up? | |
| And I need to change my clothes, of course. | |
