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 | |
|---|---|
| It might help you to relax a bit, I hope... | |
| And I need to change my clothes, of course. | |
| That's wonderful, thank you very much! | |
| Oh, hang on, what about the room upstairs, in your house? | |
| And turn the top and the bottom grills on, please. | |
| No, I'm okay, thanks. | |
| Or can you clean this one, please? | |
| He is made of wood, I believe. | |
| Umm, I can't remember... You had something meaty, I guess. | |
| Hello Jen, what's up? | |
| I'm able to do both at the same time, dear, no worries! | |
| See you later, Nick. | |
| Oh, you found some, thank you very much! | |
| Can I have a look at it, please? | |
| Okay, see you! | |
| I'm talking about leaving the house, of course... | |
| Can you look after it carefully, please? | |
| Sounds nice, can you show us the room, please? | |
| More or less? | |
| Can you start from the beginning, please? | |
