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 | |
|---|---|
| Oh, you mean Mike, I guess. | |
| Hi Rocco, we're okay, thanks. | |
| Can you pass me the wine from the fridge, please? | |
| We have to preheat the oven, can you turn it on, please? | |
| Umm, I can't remember... You had something meaty, I guess. | |
| What about you? | |
| Umm, my first choice would be Camden Lock, I guess. | |
| Well done, very clever! | |
| Can you peel some potatoes for me? Please?! | |
| Sure, no problem. | |
| Can I take your name and mobile number, please? | |
| That's okay, can we do it first thing, please? | |
| Okay, see you! | |
| Diego, can you tell me what she said last night, please? | |
| Really? Very interesting. | |
| I've found 2 viewable houses, what about you? | |
| I see, what about a tenner then? | |
| And I need a ladle for the chicken stock, that's all, I suppose. | |
| I don't know what to say, really... | |
| See you at the station at 5. | |
