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... | |
| ...It was nice to meet you, too, thanks! | |
| Okay, thank you very much. | |
| Sure, no problem. | |
| Hello Jen, what's up? | |
| I'm talking about leaving the house, of course... | |
| No, just a regular one, 4 or 5 pounds, I guess. | |
| Excuse me, but what about the complaining about Pogo part? | |
| Umm... That's right, how did I forget that? How stupid I am... | |
| See you at the station at 5. | |
| What about you? | |
| Hi Laura, congratulations! | |
| Dear, can you help me walk down the stairs, please? | |
| Umm, I can't remember... You had something meaty, I guess. | |
| What about this one behind Iceland? | |
| We have to preheat the oven, can you turn it on, please? | |
| Could you do me a favour and find us some, please? | |
| Hello, Joseph, nice to meet you. | |
| She couldn't stand seeing your ugly face anymore, I guess. | |
| Can you look after it carefully, please? | |
