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 | |
|---|---|
| Could you do me a favour and find us some, please? | |
| Alright, if you say so! | |
| Could you chop some onions for me? Please?! | |
| Sure, no problem. | |
| Thanks for letting me know, bye! | |
| Yes, I don't like the aisle, thank you. | |
| See you later, Nick. | |
| Sorry Cate! Nice to meet you. | |
| What about you? | |
| Oh, hang on, what about the room upstairs, in your house? | |
| Dear, can you help me walk down the stairs, please? | |
| And I need a ladle for the chicken stock, that's all, I suppose. | |
| To be more realistic, of course! | |
| Oh come on! Can we just talk about something else, please! | |
| Okay, I'm waiting for you, see you then. | |
| Okay Toby, my loudmouth friend, sorry to say... | |
| Can you stop bothering me, please? | |
| Good night, see you later. | |
| I've found 2 viewable houses, what about you? | |
| That would be nice, see you tomorrow then. | |
