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 | |
|---|---|
| Diego, can you tell me what she said last night, please? | |
| Really? It wasn't obvious, thanks for clarifying! | |
| Umm, my first choice would be Camden Lock, I guess. | |
| Oh, you mean Mike, I guess. | |
| And it's totally burnt now, gross! | |
| Can you stop bothering me, please? | |
| Then I missed my appointment at 11:00, of course. | |
| Can we see the kitchen first, please? | |
| You're welcome! | |
| Yes, but can we cut them in cubes, please? | |
| I was sleeping before you woke me up, what's up? | |
| Hello, Joseph, nice to meet you. | |
| That's okay, no problem. | |
| That's okay, can we do it first thing, please? | |
| Can you pass me the cutting board and the knife, please? | |
| If you don't have anything better to do, of course. | |
| I just need your name and mobile number, please. | |
| Yes, somewhere comfortable, please. | |
| That's okay for now, thank you. | |
| Dear, can you let him finish, please!? | |
