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 | |
|---|---|
| Maybe later, that's all for now, thank you! | |
| Alright, if you say so! | |
| And it's totally burnt now, gross! | |
| Umm, my first choice would be Camden Lock, I guess. | |
| Can you pass me the wine from the fridge, please? | |
| So a bottle would be better, please. | |
| Okay Toby, my loudmouth friend, sorry to say... | |
| You act like a child sometimes, I have to say! | |
| Dear, can you help me walk down the stairs, please? | |
| What about you? | |
| Really? It wasn't obvious, thanks for clarifying! | |
| Okay, thank you very much. | |
| ...Oh yes, I want to talk to my mum, I mean Mrs. Jones, please! | |
| Yeah, that's better I suppose, thanks. | |
| Oh, you found some, thank you very much! | |
| Could you chop some onions for me? Please?! | |
| Can you stop reminding me about the 10-day situation, please!? | |
| Sounds nice, can you show us the room, please? | |
| That would be nice, thank you. | |
| Is there any chance of getting a table, please? | |
