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 | |
|---|---|
| So a bottle would be better, please. | |
| To be more realistic, of course! | |
| I don't know, maybe, I suppose so. | |
| Can we continue what we were doing please? | |
| Hello Diego, thanks for taking care of the bag. | |
| Congratulations, well spotted! | |
| Can you stop bothering me, please? | |
| He is made of wood, I believe. | |
| Umm, I can't remember... You had something meaty, I guess. | |
| Hello sir, table for two? | |
| And I need a ladle for the chicken stock, that's all, I suppose. | |
| Since they use my stuff we can *borrow* some of their bread, I think. | |
| Good luck for tomorrow, see you. | |
| I was sleeping before you woke me up, what's up? | |
| Can I have a look at it, please? | |
| Oh, you mean Mike, I guess. | |
| Yeah, that's better I suppose, thanks. | |
| Nice to meet you, Toby! | |
| Well done, very clever! | |
| Can I have the ad number for it, please? | |
