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 | |
|---|---|
| Can you open the oven door for me, please? | |
| Erm, kind of, but not exactly! | |
| He is made of wood, I believe. | |
| To be more realistic, of course! | |
| Umm, my first choice would be Camden Lock, I guess. | |
| Can you peel some potatoes for me? Please?! | |
| Can you summarize it before you go, please? | |
| I just need your name and mobile number, please. | |
| You're welcome! | |
| We'll have a bottle of chardonnay and a bottle of sauvignon blanc, thanks Mike. | |
| Can you stop bothering me, please? | |
| No, just a regular one, 4 or 5 pounds, I guess. | |
| What's her name, by the way? | |
| You act like a child sometimes, I have to say! | |
| Dear, can you help me walk down the stairs, please? | |
| I'll have a glass of white wine, too, please. | |
| Alright, see you Cate. | |
| Excuse me, but what about the complaining about Pogo part? | |
| I don't think I would leave my cat to get a room, thank you! | |
| Okay Toby, my loudmouth friend, sorry to say... | |
