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. | |
| Oh, you found some, thank you very much! | |
| Can I take your name and mobile number, please? | |
| I'm able to do both at the same time, dear, no worries! | |
| Hi Laura, congratulations! | |
| Can I have a look at it, please? | |
| She hung up on me! F*cking idiot! | |
| Can you summarize it before you go, please? | |
| See you at the station at 5. | |
| Hello sir, table for two? | |
| Thank you, madam, see you then! | |
| Dude, picking up sh*t requires another tenner, see ya! | |
| Alright, see you then. | |
| Erm, kind of, but not exactly! | |
| Really? Very interesting. | |
| I guess the bottle is clean, but can you wash the glass, please? | |
| Hello Jen, what's up? | |
| She couldn't stand seeing your ugly face anymore, I guess. | |
| Can you open the oven door for me, please? | |
| Can we have the menu, please? | |
