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 | |
|---|---|
| Hello, Joseph, nice to meet you. | |
| Can we continue what we were doing please? | |
| Can you stop bothering me, please? | |
| Okay, I'm waiting for you, see you then. | |
| You are being very generous dear, thanks, what about this... | |
| Cate with a C not a K, can you check it again, please? | |
| What's her name, by the way? | |
| I just had a bit of toast, what about you? | |
| Hello Jen, what's up? | |
| Maybe later, that's all for now, thank you! | |
| That's okay, no problem. | |
| Umm, my first choice would be Camden Lock, I guess. | |
| Could you chop some onions for me? Please?! | |
| We have to preheat the oven, can you turn it on, please? | |
| Diego! You little b*stard. | |
| Sure, no problem. | |
| That would be the worst, I guess. | |
| He is made of wood, I believe. | |
| I just need your name and mobile number, please. | |
| He looks a bit scared, because he can smell Bear, I think. | |
