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 | |
|---|---|
| What's her name, by the way? | |
| Stay on the line, please... | |
| Can you start from the beginning, please? | |
| Can we see the kitchen first, please? | |
| Really? Very interesting. | |
| Umm, my first choice would be Camden Lock, I guess. | |
| No, I don't need anything, thanks. | |
| Yes, what about them? | |
| Umm... That's right, how did I forget that? How stupid I am... | |
| Hi Laura, congratulations! | |
| Erm, kind of, but not exactly! | |
| I guess the bottle is clean, but can you wash the glass, please? | |
| Since they use my stuff we can *borrow* some of their bread, I think. | |
| We'll have a bottle of chardonnay and a bottle of sauvignon blanc, thanks Mike. | |
| Really? Thank you so much! | |
| Diego! You little b*stard. | |
| I'll have another glass of wine, please. | |
| Well, can you explain how you make that calculation, please? | |
| Maybe later, that's all for now, thank you! | |
| I just need your name and mobile number, please. | |
