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. | |
| So a bottle would be better, please. | |
| That's okay, can we do it first thing, please? | |
| I see, what about a tenner then? | |
| Cate with a C not a K, can you check it again, please? | |
| He looks a bit scared, because he can smell Bear, I think. | |
| Okay, thank you very much. | |
| Dear, can you help me walk down the stairs, please? | |
| Can you look after it carefully, please? | |
| I'm able to do both at the same time, dear, no worries! | |
| Can I have the ad number for it, please? | |
| You too, byee! | |
| You are being very generous dear, thanks, what about this... | |
| Can you clean the sink before I start washing, please? | |
| Oh, you mean Mike, I guess. | |
| Umm, my first choice would be Camden Lock, I guess. | |
| Can you make it bigger, please? | |
| Finally, you've got your precious rice, congratulations! | |
| No, I don't need anything, thanks. | |
| And turn the top and the bottom grills on, please. | |
