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 | |
|---|---|
| Stay on the line, please... | |
| You act like a child sometimes, I have to say! | |
| Can you clean the sink before I start washing, please? | |
| I don't think I would leave my cat to get a room, thank you! | |
| Can you get me 3 small beers, please? | |
| It seems we have to, in any case... | |
| Okay Toby, my loudmouth friend, sorry to say... | |
| Cate, I'm taking my bag with me, so no need to worry. | |
| Umm, my first choice would be Camden Lock, I guess. | |
| Yeah, that's better I suppose, thanks. | |
| Really? Very interesting. | |
| No, I don't need anything, thanks. | |
| Hello, I'd like to book a table for two for tonight, please. | |
| Alright, see you soon. | |
| Can you pass me the cutting board and the knife, please? | |
| Alright, see you Cate. | |
| ...Oh yes, I want to talk to my mum, I mean Mrs. Jones, please! | |
| I guess the bottle is clean, but can you wash the glass, please? | |
| See you later, Nick. | |
| I'm able to do both at the same time, dear, no worries! | |
