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 | |
|---|---|
| No, just a regular one, 4 or 5 pounds, I guess. | |
| Since they use my stuff we can *borrow* some of their bread, I think. | |
| Hello Dick, nice to meet you. | |
| Or can you clean this one, please? | |
| And I need a ladle for the chicken stock, that's all, I suppose. | |
| You too, byee! | |
| Can I have the ad number for it, please? | |
| What about you, Mike? | |
| We'll have the mussels, the calamari, some shrimp and the grilled fish, please. | |
| Erm, kind of, but not exactly! | |
| I see, what about a tenner then? | |
| You act like a child sometimes, I have to say! | |
| Umm, I can't remember... You had something meaty, I guess. | |
| Yes, Cate speaking. | |
| I'll have another glass of wine, please. | |
| I don't know, maybe, I suppose so. | |
| Nice to meet you, Toby! | |
| Can you start from the beginning, please? | |
| That's okay for now, thank you. | |
| So a bottle would be better, please. | |
