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 | |
|---|---|
| Umm, my first choice would be Camden Lock, I guess. | |
| Erm, kind of, but not exactly! | |
| It might help you to relax a bit, I hope... | |
| Well done, very clever! | |
| Excuse me, but what about the complaining about Pogo part? | |
| Better late than never! | |
| Can you make it bigger, please? | |
| Can I have one packet of cigarettes, please? | |
| I need them finely chopped, please! | |
| Can I have the ad number for it, please? | |
| Thanks for letting me know, bye! | |
| Can we have the menu, please? | |
| Can we have our drinks before the meal please? | |
| Can I have a look at it, please? | |
| I am fine, thank you. | |
| Dear, can you let him finish, please!? | |
| Since they use my stuff we can *borrow* some of their bread, I think. | |
| You are being very generous dear, thanks, what about this... | |
| Hello, can we order our meals, please? | |
| Can you summarize it before you go, please? | |
