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... | |
| I've found 2 viewable houses, what about you? | |
| Thank you, madam, see you then! | |
| Can you pass me the cutting board and the knife, please? | |
| You act like a child sometimes, I have to say! | |
| Could you chop some onions for me? Please?! | |
| Hello Jen, what's up? | |
| Umm... That's right, how did I forget that? How stupid I am... | |
| Umm, I can't remember... You had something meaty, I guess. | |
| That would be nice, see you tomorrow then. | |
| I am fine, thank you. | |
| Can you make it bigger, please? | |
| I just need your name and mobile number, please. | |
| Oh come on! Can we just talk about something else, please! | |
| Excuse me, but what about the complaining about Pogo part? | |
| Really? Thank you so much! | |
| And I need a ladle for the chicken stock, that's all, I suppose. | |
| Or can you clean this one, please? | |
| Hello Diego, thanks for taking care of the bag. | |
| I see, what about a tenner then? | |
