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 | |
|---|---|
| Maybe, sorry about that. | |
| No, just a regular one, 4 or 5 pounds, I guess. | |
| I just need your name and mobile number, please. | |
| I'm able to do both at the same time, dear, no worries! | |
| Dear, can you let him finish, please!? | |
| Hm, yes, can I get £20 cashback, please? | |
| Alright, see you soon. | |
| Can you still check the stock room, please? | |
| Cate with a C not a K, can you check it again, please? | |
| I need them finely chopped, please! | |
| Hi Rocco, we're okay, thanks. | |
| That would be nice, thank you. | |
| That's okay for now, thank you. | |
| Can we have the menu, please? | |
| If you don't have anything better to do, of course. | |
| Sounds nice, can you show us the room, please? | |
| I guess the bottle is clean, but can you wash the glass, please? | |
| Can you start from the beginning, please? | |
| Umm, I can't remember... You had something meaty, I guess. | |
| Can we see the kitchen first, please? | |
