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 am fine, thank you. | |
| I'll have another glass of wine, please. | |
| And I need to change my clothes, of course. | |
| Okay Toby, my loudmouth friend, sorry to say... | |
| That's okay, no problem. | |
| Can you clean the sink before I start washing, please? | |
| That would be nice, see you tomorrow then. | |
| Can you make it bigger, please? | |
| Since they use my stuff we can *borrow* some of their bread, I think. | |
| It might help you to relax a bit, I hope... | |
| I'm able to do both at the same time, dear, no worries! | |
| It seems we have to, in any case... | |
| You act like a child sometimes, I have to say! | |
| Could you chop some onions for me? Please?! | |
| Good luck for tomorrow, see you. | |
| Can I take your name and mobile number, please? | |
| An entire house!? Way more than we pay now, for sure. | |
| Yes, somewhere comfortable, please. | |
| Thanks for letting me know, bye! | |
| Then I missed my appointment at 11:00, of course. | |
