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'm able to do both at the same time, dear, no worries! | |
| Dear, can you help me walk down the stairs, please? | |
| Hello Diego, thanks for taking care of the bag. | |
| Can you give me some information about the other tenants, please? | |
| Thanks for your kind wishes. | |
| Can you put it on the stove, please? | |
| Well, can you explain how you make that calculation, please? | |
| Cate with a C not a K, can you check it again, please? | |
| Okay Toby, my loudmouth friend, sorry to say... | |
| What's up guys, how is it going? | |
| Maybe later, that's all for now, thank you! | |
| What about you, Mike? | |
| If you don't have anything better to do, of course. | |
| Hello Jen, what's up? | |
| Can you get me 3 small beers, please? | |
| Nice to meet you Cate, see you later! | |
| Can you open the oven door for me, please? | |
| Yes, but can we cut them in cubes, please? | |
| That's perfect! I appreciate it, thank you so much! | |
| ...Oh yes, I want to talk to my mum, I mean Mrs. Jones, please! | |
