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 | |
|---|---|
| Could you do me a favour and find us some, please? | |
| Oh, hang on, what about the room upstairs, in your house? | |
| Finally, you've got your precious rice, congratulations! | |
| ...Oh yes, I want to talk to my mum, I mean Mrs. Jones, please! | |
| Oh, you found some, thank you very much! | |
| No, just a regular one, 4 or 5 pounds, I guess. | |
| Yes, what about them? | |
| And I need to change my clothes, of course. | |
| Since they use my stuff we can *borrow* some of their bread, I think. | |
| See you at the station at 5. | |
| I'm Cate, nice to meet you, Mike. | |
| Is there any chance of getting a table, please? | |
| Can you still check the stock room, please? | |
| To be more realistic, of course! | |
| It seems we have to, in any case... | |
| Then I missed my appointment at 11:00, of course. | |
| He is made of wood, I believe. | |
| Oh, you mean Mike, I guess. | |
| Yes, Cate speaking. | |
| I need them finely chopped, please! | |
