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? | |
| Or can you clean this one, please? | |
| No, just a regular one, 4 or 5 pounds, I guess. | |
| Oh, hang on, what about the room upstairs, in your house? | |
| Maybe later, that's all for now, thank you! | |
| Erm, kind of, but not exactly! | |
| I don't know, maybe, I suppose so. | |
| I'll have another glass of wine, please. | |
| What about you? | |
| That's okay for now, thank you. | |
| Sounds nice, can you show us the room, please? | |
| Nice to meet you, Toby! | |
| ...It was nice to meet you, too, thanks! | |
| Good luck for tomorrow, see you. | |
| Thank you, madam, see you then! | |
| It seems we have to, in any case... | |
| Alright, see you soon. | |
| That's okay, no problem. | |
| Really? It wasn't obvious, thanks for clarifying! | |
| Yes, what about them? | |
