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 | |
|---|---|
| It might help you to relax a bit, I hope... | |
| Alright, see you then. | |
| I'll have a glass of white wine, too, please. | |
| I am okay, thanks. | |
| Can you make it bigger, please? | |
| Can you still check the stock room, please? | |
| Oh, hang on, what about the room upstairs, in your house? | |
| Erm, kind of, but not exactly! | |
| That would be the worst, I guess. | |
| Alright, if you say so! | |
| Alright, see you Cate. | |
| Can you stop bothering me, please? | |
| Can you pass me the cutting board and the knife, please? | |
| What about this one behind Iceland? | |
| Really? Very interesting. | |
| Maybe later, that's all for now, thank you! | |
| Can you clean the sink before I start washing, please? | |
| Yes, I don't like the aisle, thank you. | |
| She hung up on me! F*cking idiot! | |
| Dear, can you help me walk down the stairs, please? | |
