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 | |
|---|---|
| Yes, but can we cut them in cubes, please? | |
| We have to preheat the oven, can you turn it on, please? | |
| Yes, I don't like the aisle, thank you. | |
| We'll have the mussels, the calamari, some shrimp and the grilled fish, please. | |
| Hello Dick, nice to meet you. | |
| Oh, you mean Mike, I guess. | |
| Maybe, sorry about that. | |
| ...Oh yes, I want to talk to my mum, I mean Mrs. Jones, please! | |
| Thank you, have a nice day! | |
| That's okay for now, thank you. | |
| So a bottle would be better, please. | |
| Umm, my first choice would be Camden Lock, I guess. | |
| It seems we have to, in any case... | |
| If you don't have anything better to do, of course. | |
| Since they use my stuff we can *borrow* some of their bread, I think. | |
| Diego, can you tell me what she said last night, please? | |
| Yes, Cate speaking. | |
| She couldn't stand seeing your ugly face anymore, I guess. | |
| What about this one behind Iceland? | |
| Could you do me a favour and find us some, please? | |
