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 | |
|---|---|
| Hello Diego, thanks for taking care of the bag. | |
| I will have some fish, I think. | |
| Can we continue what we were doing please? | |
| I guess the bottle is clean, but can you wash the glass, please? | |
| Okay, thank you very much. | |
| So a bottle would be better, please. | |
| Yes, can I have a glass of chardonnay, please? | |
| Okay, why not, if you want. | |
| Can you summarize it before you go, please? | |
| Can you put it on the stove, please? | |
| Yes, what about them? | |
| Can you stop bothering me, please? | |
| Hi Rocco, we're okay, thanks. | |
| Nice to meet you, Toby! | |
| I'll have 20, please. | |
| I've found 2 viewable houses, what about you? | |
| I'm Cate, nice to meet you, Mike. | |
| Umm, my first choice would be Camden Lock, I guess. | |
| Okay, see you! | |
| Okay, I'm waiting for you, see you then. | |
