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? | |
| Okay Toby, my loudmouth friend, sorry to say... | |
| That would be the worst, I guess. | |
| Can we see the bathroom first, please? | |
| Diego! You little b*stard. | |
| Good night, see you later. | |
| I'll have another glass of wine, please. | |
| Okay, I'm waiting for you, see you then. | |
| Oh, hang on, what about the room upstairs, in your house? | |
| Erm, kind of, but not exactly! | |
| You're welcome! | |
| Hi Rocco, we're okay, thanks. | |
| Yes, can I have a glass of chardonnay, please? | |
| Can you give me some information about the other tenants, please? | |
| They are a f*cking bunch of unprofessional idiots, unbelievable! | |
| Can I have a look at it, please? | |
| Yeah, that's better I suppose, thanks. | |
| Yes, some prawn crackers and some spring rolls, please. | |
| Hello, I'd like to book a table for two for tonight, please. | |
| I just need your name and mobile number, please. | |
