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 | |
|---|---|
| I will have some fish, I think. | |
| Yes, some prawn crackers and some spring rolls, please. | |
| Oh, hang on, what about the room upstairs, in your house? | |
| To be more realistic, of course! | |
| Hi Laura, congratulations! | |
| Can you peel some potatoes for me? Please?! | |
| See you at the station at 5. | |
| You act like a child sometimes, I have to say! | |
| Oh, you found some, thank you very much! | |
| Okay Toby, my loudmouth friend, sorry to say... | |
| He is made of wood, I believe. | |
| Can you put it on the stove, please? | |
| Sorry Cate! Nice to meet you. | |
| Congratulations, well spotted! | |
| That's okay, can we do it first thing, please? | |
| Yes, what about them? | |
| Umm, my first choice would be Camden Lock, I guess. | |
| It seems we have to, in any case... | |
| Can you look after it carefully, please? | |
| Yes, but can we cut them in cubes, please? | |
