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 | |
|---|---|
| If you don't have anything better to do, of course. | |
| Can I have one packet of cigarettes, please? | |
| What's her name, by the way? | |
| Stay on the line, please... | |
| Yes, somewhere comfortable, please. | |
| Hello sir, table for two? | |
| Hi Rocco, we're okay, thanks. | |
| I need them finely chopped, please! | |
| Can you still check the stock room, please? | |
| And turn the top and the bottom grills on, please. | |
| Can you pass me the cutting board and the knife, please? | |
| And I need a ladle for the chicken stock, that's all, I suppose. | |
| That would be nice, see you tomorrow then. | |
| Can we have the menu, please? | |
| Since they use my stuff we can *borrow* some of their bread, I think. | |
| No, just a regular one, 4 or 5 pounds, I guess. | |
| Hello, Joseph, nice to meet you. | |
| Umm, my first choice would be Camden Lock, I guess. | |
| Okay, I'm waiting for you, see you then. | |
| Sorry Cate! Nice to meet you. | |
