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? | |
| Yeah, that's better I suppose, thanks. | |
| Hello sir, table for two? | |
| I'll have another glass of wine, please. | |
| Dude, picking up sh*t requires another tenner, see ya! | |
| Alright! See you, bye. | |
| It seems we have to, in any case... | |
| You are being very generous dear, thanks, what about this... | |
| No, just a regular one, 4 or 5 pounds, I guess. | |
| Since they use my stuff we can *borrow* some of their bread, I think. | |
| What about you, Mike? | |
| That's wonderful, thank you very much! | |
| And I need to change my clothes, of course. | |
| What about you? | |
| That's okay, can we do it first thing, please? | |
| Can you clean the sink before I start washing, please? | |
| Yes, I don't like the aisle, thank you. | |
| Could you chop some onions for me? Please?! | |
| No, I don't need anything, thanks. | |
| No, I'm okay, thanks. | |
