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 | |
|---|---|
| Well, can you explain how you make that calculation, please? | |
| Hello Dick, nice to meet you. | |
| No, just a regular one, 4 or 5 pounds, I guess. | |
| Can I have one packet of cigarettes, please? | |
| Dear, can you help me walk down the stairs, please? | |
| Can you summarize it before you go, please? | |
| Can you clean the sink before I start washing, please? | |
| I am fine, thank you. | |
| Can we see the bathroom first, please? | |
| Alright, see you then. | |
| Hello, Joseph, nice to meet you. | |
| Can I have the ad number for it, please? | |
| Alright, see you soon. | |
| Hello Diego, thanks for taking care of the bag. | |
| I see, what about a tenner then? | |
| It might help you to relax a bit, I hope... | |
| Can you stop reminding me about the 10-day situation, please!? | |
| No, I don't need anything, thanks. | |
| Good night, see you later. | |
| He is made of wood, I believe. | |
