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? | |
| Can you put it on the stove, please? | |
| Alright, see you Cate. | |
| Dude, picking up sh*t requires another tenner, see ya! | |
| I'm Cate, nice to meet you, Mike. | |
| That would be the worst, I guess. | |
| You are being very generous dear, thanks, what about this... | |
| Can you open the oven door for me, please? | |
| Congratulations, well spotted! | |
| Really? It wasn't obvious, thanks for clarifying! | |
| Alright! See you, bye. | |
| Okay, I'm waiting for you, see you then. | |
| Alright, see you then. | |
| See you at the station at 5. | |
| What's up guys, how is it going? | |
| To be more realistic, of course! | |
| Dear, can you let him finish, please!? | |
| Can you stop reminding me about the 10-day situation, please!? | |
| Thanks for your kind wishes. | |
| Sure, no problem. | |
