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 | |
|---|---|
| What about you, Mike? | |
| Dear, can you help me walk down the stairs, please? | |
| Alright, see you then. | |
| I'll have a glass of white wine, too, please. | |
| That would be the worst, I guess. | |
| I'll have another glass of wine, please. | |
| Okay, why not, if you want. | |
| I'm Cate, nice to meet you, Mike. | |
| Hm, yes, can I get £20 cashback, please? | |
| Diego, can you tell me what she said last night, please? | |
| I was sleeping before you woke me up, what's up? | |
| I don't know what to say, really... | |
| I guess the bottle is clean, but can you wash the glass, please? | |
| Dear, can you let him finish, please!? | |
| And it's totally burnt now, gross! | |
| Can you pass me the wine from the fridge, please? | |
| I am fine, thank you. | |
| Yes, somewhere comfortable, please. | |
| Really? It wasn't obvious, thanks for clarifying! | |
| Well done, very clever! | |
