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 | |
|---|---|
| Yes, Cate speaking. | |
| Oh, hang on, what about the room upstairs, in your house? | |
| Nice to meet you, Toby! | |
| What's her name, by the way? | |
| Diego, can you tell me what she said last night, please? | |
| That's perfect! I appreciate it, thank you so much! | |
| I see, what about a tenner then? | |
| I'm able to do both at the same time, dear, no worries! | |
| Can you stop bothering me, please? | |
| Maybe, sorry about that. | |
| Yeah, that's better I suppose, thanks. | |
| ...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? | |
| I'm Cate, nice to meet you, Mike. | |
| He looks a bit scared, because he can smell Bear, I think. | |
| I don't think I would leave my cat to get a room, thank you! | |
| Can we have our drinks before the meal please? | |
| Umm, my first choice would be Camden Lock, I guess. | |
| I just need your name and mobile number, please. | |
| You're welcome! | |
