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 | |
|---|---|
| Well done, very clever! | |
| That's okay for now, thank you. | |
| Yes, Cate speaking. | |
| Could you do me a favour and find us some, please? | |
| You are being very generous dear, thanks, what about this... | |
| Can you pass me the wine from the fridge, please? | |
| See you at the station at 5. | |
| We'll have the mussels, the calamari, some shrimp and the grilled fish, please. | |
| What's her name, by the way? | |
| Yes, I don't like the aisle, thank you. | |
| Can you make it bigger, please? | |
| Can you put it on the stove, please? | |
| Hi Rocco, we're okay, thanks. | |
| Diego, can you tell me what she said last night, please? | |
| Can you start from the beginning, please? | |
| Yes, what about them? | |
| Yes, somewhere comfortable, please. | |
| ...Oh yes, I want to talk to my mum, I mean Mrs. Jones, please! | |
| Can I have a look at it, please? | |
| Umm, my first choice would be Camden Lock, I guess. | |
