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 | |
|---|---|
| Really? Very interesting. | |
| I just need your name and mobile number, please. | |
| Hello Jen, what's up? | |
| Can you stop bothering me, please? | |
| What's her name, by the way? | |
| Can you summarize it before you go, please? | |
| Since they use my stuff we can *borrow* some of their bread, I think. | |
| Can you give me some information about the other tenants, please? | |
| No, I'm okay, thanks. | |
| That's perfect! I appreciate it, thank you so much! | |
| Hello Diego, thanks for taking care of the bag. | |
| Good night, see you later. | |
| Really? Thank you so much! | |
| I don't know, maybe, I suppose so. | |
| Dude, picking up sh*t requires another tenner, see ya! | |
| Or can you clean this one, please? | |
| You act like a child sometimes, I have to say! | |
| Can you peel some potatoes for me? Please?! | |
| I am okay, thanks. | |
| We have to preheat the oven, can you turn it on, please? | |
