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 | |
|---|---|
| Diego! You little b*stard. | |
| Umm, my first choice would be Camden Lock, I guess. | |
| Yes, some prawn crackers and some spring rolls, please. | |
| ...It was nice to meet you, too, thanks! | |
| Thank you, have a nice day! | |
| And I need to change my clothes, of course. | |
| It might help you to relax a bit, I hope... | |
| I guess the bottle is clean, but can you wash the glass, please? | |
| Can you give me some information about the other tenants, please? | |
| If you don't have anything better to do, of course. | |
| Cate with a C not a K, can you check it again, please? | |
| Can you summarize it before you go, please? | |
| Sorry Cate! Nice to meet you. | |
| What about the prices? | |
| I need them finely chopped, please! | |
| We'll have a bottle of chardonnay and a bottle of sauvignon blanc, thanks Mike. | |
| That's okay, can we do it first thing, please? | |
| Can you make it bigger, please? | |
| So a bottle would be better, please. | |
| Stay on the line, please... | |
