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 | |
|---|---|
| Umm, I can't remember... You had something meaty, I guess. | |
| Yeah, that's better I suppose, thanks. | |
| I'll have 20, please. | |
| If you don't have anything better to do, of course. | |
| Can you make it bigger, please? | |
| We'll have the mussels, the calamari, some shrimp and the grilled fish, please. | |
| No, I'm okay, thanks. | |
| Oh come on! Can we just talk about something else, please! | |
| And I need a ladle for the chicken stock, that's all, I suppose. | |
| Can you still check the stock room, please? | |
| Nice to meet you Cate, see you later! | |
| Oh, you mean Mike, I guess. | |
| Can I take your name and mobile number, please? | |
| What about this one behind Iceland? | |
| Can we have the menu, please? | |
| Can you peel some potatoes for me? Please?! | |
| Since they use my stuff we can *borrow* some of their bread, I think. | |
| Well done, very clever! | |
| Sure, no problem. | |
| What about you? | |
