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 | |
|---|---|
| That's okay, no problem. | |
| I've found 2 viewable houses, what about you? | |
| Stay on the line, please... | |
| Hi Laura, congratulations! | |
| Okay, see you! | |
| Sure, no problem. | |
| Can you put it on the stove, please? | |
| I don't know, maybe, I suppose so. | |
| Can you peel some potatoes for me? Please?! | |
| Can you pass me the wine from the fridge, please? | |
| Can we see the bathroom first, please? | |
| ...It was nice to meet you, too, thanks! | |
| Thanks for letting me know, bye! | |
| Can we continue what we were doing please? | |
| Could you do me a favour and find us some, please? | |
| I'll have another glass of wine, please. | |
| I don't think I would leave my cat to get a room, thank you! | |
| What about this one behind Iceland? | |
| Hello, Joseph, nice to meet you. | |
| It might help you to relax a bit, I hope... | |
