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. | |
| Yeah, I was wondering if his willy was sticking in or out, thanks! | |
| I just need your name and mobile number, please. | |
| Can you clean the sink before I start washing, please? | |
| I'll have another glass of wine, please. | |
| That's wonderful, thank you very much! | |
| Okay Toby, my loudmouth friend, sorry to say... | |
| Yes, somewhere comfortable, please. | |
| I'll have 20, please. | |
| Good luck for tomorrow, see you. | |
| Diego, can you tell me what she said last night, please? | |
| Can you look after it carefully, please? | |
| Well done, very clever! | |
| Can we see the kitchen first, please? | |
| Yes, some prawn crackers and some spring rolls, please. | |
| Alright, see you soon. | |
| That's okay, can we do it first thing, please? | |
| See you later, Nick. | |
| Oh, you mean Mike, I guess. | |
| And I need to change my clothes, of course. | |
