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 | |
|---|---|
| Okay, thank you very much. | |
| And it's totally burnt now, gross! | |
| Could you do me a favour and find us some, please? | |
| I'll have a glass of white wine, too, please. | |
| I'm able to do both at the same time, dear, no worries! | |
| Thank you, madam, see you then! | |
| Yes, some prawn crackers and some spring rolls, please. | |
| Umm, my first choice would be Camden Lock, I guess. | |
| I've found 2 viewable houses, what about you? | |
| No, just a regular one, 4 or 5 pounds, I guess. | |
| Okay, I'm waiting for you, see you then. | |
| Sure, no problem. | |
| Hello, Joseph, nice to meet you. | |
| Sorry Cate! Nice to meet you. | |
| Can I have the ad number for it, please? | |
| I like Artificial Intelligence, what about you? | |
| Can you get me 3 small beers, please? | |
| I just need your name and mobile number, please. | |
| Umm, I can't remember... You had something meaty, I guess. | |
| An entire house!? Way more than we pay now, for sure. | |
