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 | |
|---|---|
| I will have some fish, I think. | |
| Cate, I'm taking my bag with me, so no need to worry. | |
| Alright! See you, bye. | |
| Can you peel some potatoes for me? Please?! | |
| I need them finely chopped, please! | |
| Alright, if you say so! | |
| Can you get me 3 small beers, please? | |
| You're welcome! | |
| Hello Dick, nice to meet you. | |
| That's okay, can we do it first thing, please? | |
| Okay Toby, my loudmouth friend, sorry to say... | |
| If you don't have anything better to do, of course. | |
| I just need your name and mobile number, please. | |
| And I need a ladle for the chicken stock, that's all, I suppose. | |
| Dear, can you help me walk down the stairs, please? | |
| It might help you to relax a bit, I hope... | |
| Can you start from the beginning, please? | |
| Hello, can we order our meals, please? | |
| He looks a bit scared, because he can smell Bear, I think. | |
| Really? It wasn't obvious, thanks for clarifying! | |
