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 | |
|---|---|
| Umm, I can't remember... You had something meaty, I guess. | |
| Oh come on! Can we just talk about something else, please! | |
| Can I take your name and mobile number, please? | |
| If you don't have anything better to do, of course. | |
| Diego, can you tell me what she said last night, please? | |
| Well done, very clever! | |
| It might help you to relax a bit, I hope... | |
| That's okay, no problem. | |
| Finally, you've got your precious rice, congratulations! | |
| Can we see the bathroom first, please? | |
| That's wonderful, thank you very much! | |
| Oh, you found some, thank you very much! | |
| Maybe later, that's all for now, thank you! | |
| Hi Laura, congratulations! | |
| And turn the top and the bottom grills on, please. | |
| No, just a regular one, 4 or 5 pounds, I guess. | |
| See you at the station at 5. | |
| I'll have a glass of white wine, too, please. | |
| Cate with a C not a K, can you check it again, please? | |
| Is there any chance of getting a table, please? | |
