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 | |
|---|---|
| Okay, why not, if you want. | |
| Congratulations, well spotted! | |
| And I need a ladle for the chicken stock, that's all, I suppose. | |
| That would be the worst, I guess. | |
| Yes, Cate speaking. | |
| Good luck for tomorrow, see you. | |
| Well, can you explain how you make that calculation, please? | |
| I guess the bottle is clean, but can you wash the glass, please? | |
| See you at the station at 5. | |
| What about the prices? | |
| Yeah, that's better I suppose, thanks. | |
| We have to preheat the oven, can you turn it on, please? | |
| Can you summarize it before you go, please? | |
| You are being very generous dear, thanks, what about this... | |
| Really? It wasn't obvious, thanks for clarifying! | |
| Can you make it bigger, please? | |
| Dude, picking up sh*t requires another tenner, see ya! | |
| Can we have the menu, please? | |
| ...Oh yes, I want to talk to my mum, I mean Mrs. Jones, please! | |
| No, just a regular one, 4 or 5 pounds, I guess. | |
