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? | |
| If you don't have anything better to do, of course. | |
| Alright, see you then. | |
| See you later, Nick. | |
| Can I have one packet of cigarettes, please? | |
| Is there any chance of getting a table, please? | |
| Sounds nice, can you show us the room, please? | |
| He looks a bit scared, because he can smell Bear, I think. | |
| Better late than never! | |
| Hm, yes, can I get £20 cashback, please? | |
| Can you open the oven door for me, please? | |
| Alright, if you say so! | |
| Diego, can you tell me what she said last night, please? | |
| Finally, you've got your precious rice, congratulations! | |
| Or can you clean this one, please? | |
| Good luck for tomorrow, see you. | |
| What about you, Mike? | |
| I don't know what to say, really... | |
| Oh come on! Can we just talk about something else, please! | |
| We'll have a bottle of chardonnay and a bottle of sauvignon blanc, thanks Mike. | |
