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 | |
|---|---|
| Hello Diego, thanks for taking care of the bag. | |
| Can you stop reminding me about the 10-day situation, please!? | |
| An entire house!? Way more than we pay now, for sure. | |
| Cate with a C not a K, can you check it again, please? | |
| Yes, what about them? | |
| He looks a bit scared, because he can smell Bear, I think. | |
| Hello, I'd like to book a table for two for tonight, please. | |
| Really? Thank you so much! | |
| Could you do me a favour and find us some, please? | |
| Maybe, sorry about that. | |
| If you don't have anything better to do, of course. | |
| Umm... That's right, how did I forget that? How stupid I am... | |
| I'm able to do both at the same time, dear, no worries! | |
| It might help you to relax a bit, I hope... | |
| Okay, why not, if you want. | |
| Can we have the menu, please? | |
| It seems we have to, in any case... | |
| He is made of wood, I believe. | |
| Can you look after it carefully, please? | |
| Good luck for tomorrow, see you. | |
