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 | |
|---|---|
| Can you stop bothering me, please? | |
| Can you stop reminding me about the 10-day situation, please!? | |
| Can you give me some information about the other tenants, please? | |
| Umm, I can't remember... You had something meaty, I guess. | |
| That's perfect! I appreciate it, thank you so much! | |
| Then I missed my appointment at 11:00, of course. | |
| You are being very generous dear, thanks, what about this... | |
| Alright, see you then. | |
| Can you look after it carefully, please? | |
| I need them finely chopped, please! | |
| I don't know what to say, really... | |
| Since they use my stuff we can *borrow* some of their bread, I think. | |
| Can you peel some potatoes for me? Please?! | |
| And I need to change my clothes, of course. | |
| Yeah, that's better I suppose, thanks. | |
| And I need a ladle for the chicken stock, that's all, I suppose. | |
| I am okay, thanks. | |
| Oh come on! Can we just talk about something else, please! | |
| I guess the bottle is clean, but can you wash the glass, please? | |
| Dear, can you let him finish, please!? | |
