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 | |
|---|---|
| Dear, can you help me walk down the stairs, please? | |
| ...Oh yes, I want to talk to my mum, I mean Mrs. Jones, please! | |
| I just had a bit of toast, what about you? | |
| Really? Thank you so much! | |
| I'll have a glass of white wine, too, please. | |
| What's up guys, how is it going? | |
| It might help you to relax a bit, I hope... | |
| That's wonderful, thank you very much! | |
| If you don't have anything better to do, of course. | |
| It seems we have to, in any case... | |
| Excuse me, but what about the complaining about Pogo part? | |
| Can you give me some information about the other tenants, please? | |
| Hello, Joseph, nice to meet you. | |
| Good night, see you later. | |
| Dude, picking up sh*t requires another tenner, see ya! | |
| I don't know what to say, really... | |
| Well, can you explain how you make that calculation, please? | |
| Hello, madam, unfortunately... | |
| You act like a child sometimes, I have to say! | |
| Nice to meet you Cate, see you later! | |
