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 | |
|---|---|
| Can I take your name and mobile number, please? | |
| Can you peel some potatoes for me? Please?! | |
| I just had a bit of toast, what about you? | |
| I guess the bottle is clean, but can you wash the glass, please? | |
| Can you make it bigger, please? | |
| That would be the worst, I guess. | |
| I will have some fish, I think. | |
| I'm Cate, nice to meet you, Mike. | |
| Okay, I'm waiting for you, see you then. | |
| I am okay, thanks. | |
| Can we have the menu, please? | |
| Umm, my first choice would be Camden Lock, I guess. | |
| I just need your name and mobile number, please. | |
| Thanks for letting me know, bye! | |
| Yeah, I was wondering if his willy was sticking in or out, thanks! | |
| I'll have another glass of wine, please. | |
| Sounds nice, can you show us the room, please? | |
| That would be nice, see you tomorrow then. | |
| You act like a child sometimes, I have to say! | |
| Alright, if you say so! | |
