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 | |
|---|---|
| What's her name, by the way? | |
| Diego, can you tell me what she said last night, please? | |
| I've found 2 viewable houses, what about you? | |
| You act like a child sometimes, I have to say! | |
| Can you pass me the cutting board and the knife, please? | |
| Sounds nice, can you show us the room, please? | |
| Can you clean the sink before I start washing, please? | |
| We'll have a bottle of chardonnay and a bottle of sauvignon blanc, thanks Mike. | |
| Or can you clean this one, please? | |
| Can we have the menu, please? | |
| ...Oh yes, I want to talk to my mum, I mean Mrs. Jones, please! | |
| Umm... That's right, how did I forget that? How stupid I am... | |
| Can you get me 3 small beers, please? | |
| Okay, thank you very much. | |
| Really? Thank you so much! | |
| Umm, my first choice would be Camden Lock, I guess. | |
| Hello Diego, thanks for taking care of the bag. | |
| Well, can you explain how you make that calculation, please? | |
| What's up guys, how is it going? | |
| Thank you, madam, see you then! | |
