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 | |
|---|---|
| Or can you clean this one, please? | |
| Hello Dick, nice to meet you. | |
| No, just a regular one, 4 or 5 pounds, I guess. | |
| Better late than never! | |
| More or less? | |
| Can you pass me the wine from the fridge, please? | |
| Oh, you mean Mike, I guess. | |
| You act like a child sometimes, I have to say! | |
| You are being very generous dear, thanks, what about this... | |
| Maybe, sorry about that. | |
| Umm, my first choice would be Camden Lock, I guess. | |
| She hung up on me! F*cking idiot! | |
| Yes, Cate speaking. | |
| Sorry Cate! Nice to meet you. | |
| Alright, if you say so! | |
| Can you open the oven door for me, please? | |
| Good luck for tomorrow, see you. | |
| What's up guys, how is it going? | |
| I am okay, thanks. | |
| And I need a ladle for the chicken stock, that's all, I suppose. | |
