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 | |
|---|---|
| See you later, Nick. | |
| ...It was nice to meet you, too, thanks! | |
| Can you open the oven door for me, please? | |
| Since they use my stuff we can *borrow* some of their bread, I think. | |
| I need them finely chopped, please! | |
| Can I have one packet of cigarettes, please? | |
| And I need a ladle for the chicken stock, that's all, I suppose. | |
| Oh, you mean Mike, I guess. | |
| Can we continue what we were doing please? | |
| Can you summarize it before you go, please? | |
| Can we have our drinks before the meal please? | |
| ...Oh yes, I want to talk to my mum, I mean Mrs. Jones, please! | |
| Can you still check the stock room, please? | |
| Dear, can you let him finish, please!? | |
| We have to preheat the oven, can you turn it on, please? | |
| Thank you, have a nice day! | |
| I'm able to do both at the same time, dear, no worries! | |
| Sure, no problem. | |
| Umm, my first choice would be Camden Lock, I guess. | |
| Can you pass me the cutting board and the knife, please? | |
